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  • Natural World Snow Monkeys of Japan (Season 27, Episode 12)
  • TV Episode | Documentary

Natural World

Snow Monkeys of Japan (Season 27, Episode 12)
TV Episode | Documentary

A Japanese biologist investigates why a single species of monkeys, who live in the icy high north of mountainous Hokkaido island, are treated so differently by people. In their natural habitat, their cheeky behavior and cleverly inventive ...See moreA Japanese biologist investigates why a single species of monkeys, who live in the icy high north of mountainous Hokkaido island, are treated so differently by people. In their natural habitat, their cheeky behavior and cleverly inventive self-teaching, such as taking warm baths in a sauna-effect, inspires awe and sympathy, even attracts tourists. Yet as their stressed habitat can hardly support the population any more, the farmers are merciless on their 'thieving' field raids. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Liz Sutherland
Voice of Takayo Soma (voice) Voice of Takayo Soma (voice)   See fewer
Takayo Soma
Self (as Dr. Takayo Soma) Self (as Dr. Takayo Soma)   See fewer
Iain Glen
Self - Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Self - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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