This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate. Using his fingers to prise open his friend's mouth, he carefully inspects his teeth, searching for any unwanted visitors. The hilarious photographs were captured by British photographer David Williams, 41, on a visit to Tama Zoo, in Hino, Japan. David, from Bangor, Wales, says: “In these pictures you can see a macaque looking inside a friend's mouth, searching for fleas or insects.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
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LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
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SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .