The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), also known as the snow monkey. source
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), also known as the snow monkey.
The Japanese macaque is a terrestrial Old World monkey species that is native to Japan. source
The Japanese macaque is a terrestrial Old World monkey species that is native to Japan.
The Japanese macaque get their name "snow monkey" because they live in areas where snow covers the ground for months each year . source
The Japanese macaque get their name "snow monkey" because they live in areas where snow covers the ground for months each year .
In Japan, the species is known as Nihonzaru (Nihon 日本 "Japan" + saru 猿 "monkey") to distinguish it from other primates. source
In Japan, the species is known as Nihonzaru (Nihon 日本 "Japan" + saru 猿 "monkey") to distinguish it from other primates.
The Japanese macaque is sexually dimorphic. source
The Japanese macaque is sexually dimorphic.
Males The Japanese macaque weigh on average 11.3 kg (25 lb). source
Males The Japanese macaque weigh on average 11.3 kg (25 lb).
Females The Japanese macaque average 8.4 kg (19 lb). source
Females The Japanese macaque average 8.4 kg (19 lb).
Male Japanese macaque average height is 570.1 mm (22.44 in) source
Male Japanese macaque average height is 570.1 mm (22.44 in)
Female Japanese macaque average height is 522.8 mm (20.58 in). source
Female Japanese macaque average height is 522.8 mm (20.58 in).
The Japanese macaque brain size is about 95 g (3.4 oz). source
The Japanese macaque brain size is about 95 g (3.4 oz).
Japanese macaques have short stumps for tails that average 92.51 mm (3.642 in) in males and 79.08 mm (3.113 in) in females. source
Japanese macaques have short stumps for tails that average 92.51 mm (3.642 in) in males and 79.08 mm (3.113 in) in females.
The rest of its body is covered in brown or greyish hair. source
The rest of its body is covered in brown or greyish hair.
The coat of the macaque is well-adapted to the cold and its thickness increases as temperatures decrease. source
The coat of the macaque is well-adapted to the cold and its thickness increases as temperatures decrease.
The Japanese macaque can cope with temperatures as low as -20 °C (-4 °F).[9] source
The Japanese macaque can cope with temperatures as low as -20 °C (-4 °F).[9]
Japanese macaques are great swimmers and have been reported to swim over half a kilometer. source
Japanese macaques are great swimmers and have been reported to swim over half a kilometer.
The longevity for the macaque averages 6.3 years (at least for females). source
The longevity for the macaque averages 6.3 years (at least for females).
Males Japanese macaques have lived up to 28 years and females up to 32 years. source
Males Japanese macaques have lived up to 28 years and females up to 32 years.
Japanese macaques live in matrilineal societies. source
Japanese macaques live in matrilineal societies.
The Japanese macaque is omnivorous and eats a variety of foods. Over 213 species of plants are included on the macaque's diet. source
The Japanese macaque is omnivorous and eats a variety of foods. Over 213 species of plants are included on the macaque's diet.
