Close-up video of a Japanese macaque in hot springs, showcasing its serene expression. Captured at eye level for an intimate wildlife perspective.

25 Adorable Photos Of Japanese Snow Monkeys Melting Away Their Stress In A Hot Spring

A snow monkey that enters a hot spring in winter. In Nagano Prefecture Jigokudani hot spring in Japan, wild monkeys enter hot springs.

Spa day: Japan's 'snow monkeys' relax in hot springs

Punch (or Punch-kun), a Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, a common, heartbreaking occurrence for first-time or stressed mothers in captivity. Here is what happened with Punch: •The Struggle: After being hand-raised by zookeepers, Punch was introduced to the zoo's monkey enclosure in January 2026. However, he struggled to integrate with the troop, failing to understand social cues and feeling anxiou

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