The macaco, red monkey or snow monkey, nude and pink face, occupies a large number of habitats, even up 1.500 meters above sea level; is a primate of size medium, as measured between 37 and 76 centimeters, and lives in groups of between 40 and 200 specimens.
The images of these monkeys taking baths in volcanic springs of thermal water in the midst of the snow in the wooded areas of Japan are famous, Thanks to whose heat can stay in the mountains during the winter feeding on bark. They are also excellent swimmers, which has allowed them to cross the sea channels that separate the Japanese islands and colonize almost the entire country.
The Snow Macaque is considered an endangered species from extinction, as advances each time the destruction of their Habitat.
Licences and special permits for the possession of this coveted and rare animal needed.
It is a primate with a life expectancy of more of 25 years and with the distinctive feature of the hairless red face.
Snow Macaque is considered an endangered species from extinction, as advances each time the destruction of their Habitat.