snow monkey
Hot-spring bathing ape
Snow monkey is another name for the Japanese macaque, a species native to Japan known for bathing in hot springs during winter.
The name comes from their tolerance of cold, snowy climates—unusual among primates: We watched the snow monkeys soaking in the thermal pools.
Central Honshu prefecture
- onsenJapanese thermal bath
- HonshuJapan's primary island
- HokkaidoJapan's northernmost main island
- winterYear's coldest quarter
wildlife park · tourism · observation · photography · iconic · symbol
Asian cheek-pouched primate
- troopMobile group, organized
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- social hierarchyStratified arrangement of status
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
infant · maternal care · juveniles · alpha male · facial expression · vocalization · intelligence · tool use
Animal body hair
- thick coatHeavy outer garment
- red faceFlushed complexion from emotion
- expressive eyesGaze conveying deep feeling
- stocky buildThick, solid body type
adaptation · cold tolerance · thermoregulation · huddling · insulation · omnivore · cheek pouches · lifespan
Of high elevations
- deciduous forestTrees losing leaves annually
- cold climatePersistently low temperatures regionally
- elevationHeight above reference point
- rangeExtent of variation
territory · foraging · bark · buds · roots · insects · berries · food scarcity
At risk of extinction
- protectedKept from harm
- populationAll inhabitants combined
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- conflictOpposition between parties
research · primatology · field study · ethology · captive breeding · zoo · sanctuary · ecotourism
Nagano
Central Honshu prefecture
winter · wildlife park · tourism · observation · photography · iconic · symbol
macaque
Asian cheek-pouched primate
- troopMobile group, organized
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- social hierarchyStratified arrangement of status
dominance · infant · maternal care · juveniles · alpha male · facial expression · vocalization · intelligence · tool use · learning
fur
Animal body hair
- thick coatHeavy outer garment
- red faceFlushed complexion from emotion
- expressive eyesGaze conveying deep feeling
stocky build · adaptation · cold tolerance · thermoregulation · huddling · insulation · omnivore · cheek pouches · lifespan
alpine
Of high elevations
- deciduous forestTrees losing leaves annually
- cold climatePersistently low temperatures regionally
- elevationHeight above reference point
range · territory · foraging · bark · buds · roots · insects · berries · food scarcity · survival
endangered
At risk of extinction
- protectedKept from harm
- populationAll inhabitants combined
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
conflict · research · primatology · field study · ethology · captive breeding · zoo · sanctuary · ecotourism · awareness
- macaques
- primatesape, apes, baboon, baboons, gorilla
- Japanese wildlifetanuki, Japanese crane, koi, raccoon dog, wild boar
- Arctic wildlifepolar bear, arctic fox, arctic tern, muskox, caribou
- Asian gardenszen garden, Japanese garden, Chinese garden, bonsai, stone lantern
- haiku5-7-5, hokku, senryu, syllables, brevity
snow monkeyspider monkey
Thin-limbed tropical primate
howler monkey · capuchin monkey · squirrel monkey · tamarin · marmoset
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