I am a fluffy, curious, intelligent bundle of energy known as a Snow Monkey, also known as a Japanese Macaque, and I am native to Japan. I live further north than any other primate except humans.

In the winter, it becomes cold. My fur grows denser to prepare for the winter, but you can still find my family members and me hugging close to share body heat. Do you see that over there? That is a hot spring. During the day, you will find my family and me soaking in those warm waters. It sure feels good to ease the aches, with the added benefit of keeping us warm.

I am an excellent swimmer. Would you care to join me? We can have some food after our swim. I am not a fussy eater; I am an omnivore so whatever you like to eat is fine. Then after we eat, we can roll snowballs. Oh yes, we love to play with snowballs or rocks. See my siblings over there; they are bashing rocks together; I think they like the sound it makes.