Do monkeys ACTUALLY use hot springs as baths or is that an exageration
I am delighted to tell you that Japanese snow monkeys are THE hot spring bathers, and this is no exaggeration.
In fact, it is such a popular activity that there is a Snow Monkey Park in Japan that has built hot spring facilities specifically for these monkeys to enjoy! Human visitors can buy tickets to spend time in the park, which is part of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, and observe these bathing beauties.
Being a high ranker in macaque society is stressful, and high ranking Japanese macaques spend the most time in the hot springs. These hot baths reduce stress for them and help them maintain healthy a healthy and balanced lifestyle. While being a monkey might be stressful, having these winter spa days is a great solution and the presence of people doesn't impact their stress levels, so if you get the chance, go watch!
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lmk oc
as a baby :00
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Yeah, so apparently snow monkeys like snow a lot
and ofc I had to make the small macaque family because why not
Bottom corner is young Macaque giving his dad a snowball
Beside that is Rumble eating the snow when he was supposed to bring it to their snowball pile
And at the top is Savage ready to have a snowball fight-
Questions go to inbox as always.
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during winter in the valleys of Shiga Highlands (Japan) you'll find snow monkeys, also referred to as snow babies, rolling and making snowballs
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Abu has met some snow monkeys.
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A Mothers Love by David Williams
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Amazing Japan’s Winter Wildlife Special Photography Tour – Feb 2024
Snow Monkey:
Japan’s most famous primates are the ‘snow monkeys’ of the Jigokudani hot springs near Yudanaka Onsen.
These monkeys love to play in the natural hot spring baths. We can experience a very spectacular scene here; whole families of monkeys eat, wash, splash around and even have snowball fights.
Book your seats to the extraordinary Winter Special – Photography, Wild Trip to Japan by The Lens India.
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In Jigokudani, Japan, photographer found these snow monkeys enjoying a dip in a hot spring. The monkeys, also known as Japanese macaques, have special coats to keep them warm in subzero temperatures.
PHOTOGRAPH BY TIM LAMAN, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION
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Day 6 - Japan Blog - 12 February 2024
Snow Monkeys and Karaoke
We had to be up super early today because we are going on a tour to see SNOW!!
This desert babe has never seen snow (in its pure form, only from a snow machine... and thats NOT FAIR!!) so Im going to find some today.
Still feeling sick as a dog, but I loaded up on the warm lemon/honey beverages. Theyre SO GOOD! My throat is happy. The bus tour takes us to Nagano. First we stopped at a restaurant for our "Beef Sukiyaki" meal. It was very -- push you here, take you there. Kind of tour. It wasnt very friendly or fun. It was just business... Sigh.
Beer Sukiyaki was yum! We bought some regional snacks to enhoy while we are on the bus -- because Ive done these things before and being without snacks is the WORST! The guy behind us passed out because it was super hot on the bus and no fresh air. Oops!
When we got to the Snow Monkey Park (Jidokundani Yaen Koen) there was a trek to be done -- and yes! SNOW!! I was actually quite scared I wouldnt be able to do the hike because Im so shit at hiking. Ben wore his new boots which caused him issues, and I feel on my butt at the end -- but it was doable. About 45 mins to the top and then another 10/15 mins to get to the onsen.
I accidentally saw a Japanese dudes penis, because he was in the hotel onsen on site and he was just WALKING AROUND NAKED. You know, normal things at a tourist sight. I made a joke about this to the lady when she said there were men bathing "I thought we werent allowed to bring food -- this guy here with his MEAT hanging out" she giggled because Im an idiot.
The monkeys are hilarious and cute and weird. There is a lot of drama going on with them, and screaming and chasing around the snow. But they literally just hang out in the natural hot springs and dont really care about the 100 people taking their photos. They also have a live stream too!
https://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/livecam2/video_en.php
After only being with the monkeys for about 20 mins, we were bussed to another "tourist trap" location with no food, but instead "snow igloos" where we got a beer and walked across the road instead to play in the fluffy snow.
There was one stop on the way back to a roadhouse type place which had food, souveniers, a convenience store, local produce and dagashi to take home as gifts. We got burgers and other snacks to keep us going back to shinjuku.
And since we are already here; Shinjuku again. I needed something for my tattoo, so we went to Donki for a shop, and then found a karaoke place with food and drinks. (Instead of going to a bar...!)
The food was dismal and the karaoke was terrible but it made for a fun experience. If you were there with a group of people, it would be awesome.
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Bunnies and Snow Monkeys
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After a Taste of Freedom in the Scottish Highlands, Runaway Monkey Is Captured
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