Japanese Macaques
Macaca fuscata

Japanese macaques live farther north than any other non-human primate. They have adapted to live through harsh, snowy winters. Thick fur, huddling together and taking baths in natural hot springs keep them warm. As fruits and other food become scarce, they turn to tree buds and bark for survival.

Fact File

Pronunciation: muh-KAK

Height: 2 to 4 ft

Weight: 15 to 30 lbs

Lifespan: More than 30 yrs

Habitat: Forest, mountains, and highlands

Diet: Fruit, insects, leaves, crops and small animals

Status: Species at Risk (U.S. Endangered Species List—Threatened)