Natural World

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. While their unique lifestyle has brought fame, the rest of Japan's snow monkeys lead very different lives.

Category

Documentary / Animals / Anthology / Nature

Original air date

13/02/2009