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A snow monkey in the hot springs

Jigokudani Park in Japan is home to groups of snow monkeys that visit the hot springs daily. They are used to being photographed and are not afraid of people.

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Date Taken: 03.2014
Date Uploaded: 07.2016
Photo Location: Nagano, Japan
Copyright: © Steve Hernadi