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.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .