Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is a primate species native to Japan. Renowned for its adaptability, it inhabits various habitats including forests, mountains, and hot springs regions. These monkeys have reddish-brown fur, expressive faces, and distinctive pink faces and bottoms. They exhibit unique behavior like using hot springs for thermal regulation and social interaction, a behavior not observed in other macaque species. Japanese macaques live in tight-knit social groups with complex hierarchies and communicate through vocalizations and body language. They are omnivorous, consuming fruits, seeds, leaves, insects, and small vertebrates. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect them from threats like habitat loss and climate change.
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