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Two snow monkeys in a hot spring in Japan
December 14, 2020
Snow Monkeys
In Jigokudani, Japan, a couple of snow monkeys, also known as Japanese macaques, enjoy a dip in a hot spring. Their special coats keep them warm in subzero temperatures.
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