Japanese Snow Monkeys Soak in Hot Springs
Clip: Season 32 Episode 16 | 2m 42s
Jigokudani became a sensation when hot springs were constructed for the snow monkey troops
Japan's Jigokudani became a sensation when hot springs were constructed for the Hell Valley snow monkey troops. The monkeys get important help from the hot springs in the valley, fed by warm volcanic waters, but their survival is a communal effort in a complex society of rank and privilege where each knows their place.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...
Japanese Snow Monkeys Soak in Hot Springs
Clip: Season 32 Episode 16 | 2m 42s
Japan's Jigokudani became a sensation when hot springs were constructed for the Hell Valley snow monkey troops. The monkeys get important help from the hot springs in the valley, fed by warm volcanic waters, but their survival is a communal effort in a complex society of rank and privilege where each knows their place.
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