The Japanese Macaque, or snow monkey (Macaca fuscata) is a primate native to Japan. They are set apart by their pink posteriors and thick, gray or brown fur, which keeps them warm through the winter. They are omnivores, eating everything from fungi to crayfish, and have cheek pouches that extend down their necks to store food. They live in the forests of Honshi, Shikoku, and Kyushu islands, and a few smaller islands. They earned their nickname, ‘snow monkey’ because they thrive in the snow. They make snowballs for fun and bathe in hot springs heated by volcanos to keep warm during the harsh winters.
Japanese Macaques have a head-body length of 20.5”-22.4” (52-57 cm), tail length of 2.75”-3.9” (7-10 cm), height on all fours of 15.75”-17.7” (40-45 cm), and body width between 7.5”-8.3” (19-21 cm). The typical weight of the Japanese Macaque is in the range of 17.6-26.5 lb (8-12 kg). Japanese Macaques have lifespans between 22-32 years in the wild and 27-39 years in captivity.
The Japanese Macaque, or snow monkey (Macaca fuscata) is a primate native to Japan. They are set apart by their pink posteriors and thick, gray or brown fur, which keeps them warm through the winter. They are omnivores, eating everything from fungi to crayfish, and have cheek pouches that extend down their necks to store food. They live in the forests of Honshi, Shikoku, and Kyushu islands, and a few smaller islands. They earned their nickname, ‘snow monkey’ because they thrive in the snow. They make snowballs for fun and bathe in hot springs heated by volcanos to keep warm during the harsh winters.
Japanese Macaques have a head-body length of 20.5”-22.4” (52-57 cm), tail length of 2.75”-3.9” (7-10 cm), height on all fours of 15.75”-17.7” (40-45 cm), and body width between 7.5”-8.3” (19-21 cm). The typical weight of the Japanese Macaque is in the range of 17.6-26.5 lb (8-12 kg). Japanese Macaques have lifespans between 22-32 years in the wild and 27-39 years in captivity.
