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The Japanese macaque, often called the snow monkey, is a primate native to Japan and is known for living farther north than any other monkey species. They thrive in areas with heavy snowfall and freezing winters, adapting to the cold by growing thick fur and huddling together to stay warm. One of their most well known behaviours is soaking in natural hot springs, especially in places like Jigokudani, where the warm water helps them cope with harsh winter conditions. Highly social animals, they l