Japanese Macaques, or "Snow Monkeys" in Jigokudani Park, Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.   In winter, Japanese Macaques...
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Jigokudani Park, Yamanouchi, Japan

Japanese Macaques, or "Snow Monkeys" in Jigokudani Park, Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. In winter, Japanese Macaques come down from the surrounding cliffs to the valley below to enjoy the local hot springs (with water at temperatures over 100 degrees) and to escape from the cold, snowy climate. Photo © copyright by Jim Waterbury.

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