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Snow Monkeys of Japan (2009)

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In 1970, a picture of a snow monkey bathing in a hot spring graced the cover of Life Magazine. Ever since, Japan's hot-tubbing primates have been protected and well fed for the enjoyment of tourists and photographers - they have become international superstars of the natural world. But while their unique lifestyle has brought fame, the rest of Japan's snow monkeys lead very different lives, enduring incredible hardships as they fight for survival in their beautiful but unforgiving mountain home.

Release Date
February 13, 2009
Runtime
0h 49m
Rating
5.2/10 (2 votes)

Cast: Iain Glen

Production: BBC
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Snow Monkeys of Japan

5.2
49 min

In 1970, a picture of a snow monkey bathing in a hot spring graced the cover of Life Magazine. Ever since, Japan's hot-tubbing primates have been protected and well fed for the enjoyment of tourists and photographers - they have become international superstars of the natural world. But while their unique lifestyle has brought fame, the rest of Japan's snow monkeys lead very different lives, enduring incredible hardships as they fight for survival in their beautiful but unforgiving mountain home.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/13/2009
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What is Snow Monkeys of Japan about?

In 1970, a picture of a snow monkey bathing in a hot spring graced the cover of Life Magazine. Ever since, Japan's hot-tubbing primates have been protected and well fed for the enjoyment of tourists a…

How long is Snow Monkeys of Japan?

49m

When was Snow Monkeys of Japan released?

February 13, 2009

Who stars in Snow Monkeys of Japan?

Iain Glen

What genre is Snow Monkeys of Japan?

Documentary