Wildlife Rescuers on Instagram: "The Japanese macaque, often called the snow monkey, is a primate native to Japan and is remarkable for living farther north than any other monkey species. They thrive in regions with heavy snowfall and freezing winters, adapting to the cold by growing thick fur and huddling together for warmth. One of their most famous behaviours is soaking in natural hot springs, especially in areas like Jigokudani, to stay comfortable during harsh winters. Highly social animals

Wildlife Rescuers on Instagram: "A touching moment shows a macaque, a type of monkey, gently removing thorns from its caretaker’s hand. With remarkable patience and precision, the macaque delicately plucks out each sharp piece, almost like a careful little doctor. This tender gesture not only reveals the animal’s intelligence but also the trust and emotional connection that can develop between primates and humans. Macaques belong to the group of Old World monkeys and are found throughout Asia an

Moor macaque Macaca maura monkey with brown black body fur with a pale rump patch and pink bare skin on the rump, eats rice, figs, bamboo seeds, buds, invertebrates and cereals in tropical rainforest.

Moor macaque Macaca maura monkey with brown black body fur with a pale rump patch and pink bare skin on the rump, eats rice, figs, bamboo seeds, buds, invertebrates and cereals in tropical rainforest.