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.
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
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 .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
