Snow Monkeys Of Japan (1975)
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Description:
This documentary explores the fascinating lives of Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, in the Jigo-Kudani hot springs west of Tokyo. It highlights their unique habit of bathing in the hot springs, a behavior that began with a young monkey in 1963 and spread throughout the troop by 1970. The film also captures the monkeys' daily activities, including play, grooming, foraging for food (even washing it), and their coordinated movements for safety and rest, demonstrating their social structure and survival instincts in the harsh winter environment.
Keywords: Snow monkeys, Japanese macaques, Jigo-Kudani, hot springs, wildlife, animal behavior, social structure, winter, Japan, primates, grooming, foraging, adaptation
Complete Record: This documentary explores the fascinating lives of Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, in the Jigo-Kudani hot springs west of Tokyo. It highlights their unique habit of bathing in the hot springs, a behavior that began with a young monkey in 1963 and spread throughout the troop by 1970. The film also captures the monkeys' daily activities, including play, grooming, foraging for food (even washing it), and their coordinated movements for safety and rest, demonstrating their social structure and survival instincts in the harsh winter environment. Keywords: Snow monkeys, Japanese macaques, Jigo-Kudani, hot springs, wildlife, animal behavior, social structure, winter, Japan, primates, grooming, foraging, adaptation
Transcription
[bell] [music] >> In these mountains west of Tokyo, the monkeys descend on their daily trek >> [music] >> to the hot springs of Jigokudani. >> [music and bell] [music] [music] >> The snow monkeys are >> [music] >> one of 30 species in the world, but they've developed some extraordinary habits. >> [music] [music] [music] >> In 1963, a youngster from this band discovered the comforts of bathing in these hot springs. Gradually, >> [music] >> others followed. And by 1970, all the members had joined [music] into this unique custom. >> [music] [music] >> The young love to play, but even in play, they're learning skills [music] they'll need as adults in defense of the band. >> [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> The snow monkeys wash much of [music] their food, eating these apples brought by the photographer. >> [music] >> In winter, their normal diet of roots, wild chestnuts, and occasional insects is restricted [music] to the more accessible cedar buds and bark. >> [bell] [music] >> Constant grooming [music] is not only a sign of loyalty and love, it also keeps the fur clear of twigs and burrs. >> [music] >> During the afternoon, there's time to rest and sleep [music] on the sun-warmed rocks. >> [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> When the guard [music] male signals by shaking this tree, the band moves quickly towards hidden [music] nesting grounds. >> [music] [music] >> The snow monkeys are gone. Silence descends until next morning's [music] return. >> [music] [music]
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