Yumi, a baby Japanese macaque born in Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, looked upon a snowy habitat for the first time in her life, experiencing the cold on her fur and even taking an ...

The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is a highly intelligent species native to Japan. It is well known for its beet-red bottom and affinity for soaking in hot springs.

Nature: Macaques Local authorities in Japan's Yamaguchi city said Monday they are turning to tranquilizer guns to confront marauding monkeys that have injured 42 people in recent weeks. Japanese ...

Japanese macaques were considered a vulnerable species until the early 20th century. Thanks to conservation efforts, the species is now labelled “ least concern,” meaning the monkeys are ...