After a grueling day – grooming, rolling snowballs for fun, getting all amorous, eating and more grooming – Japanese Macaques (aka Snow Monkeys) take a much needed rest at their local spa. Being a monkey is hard work, people.
What Do Snow Monkeys Do To Relax?
March 29, 2012 By
They look soft, like bunnies. Oh, and maybe just a skosh of Bunny Disapproval.
Tell me something: Are snow monkey ever NOT in the hot bath? I think EVERY pic I’ve ever seen of these minkies are in the hot springs. Why don’t the call them Hot Spring Monkeys?
I think if I lived near a hot spring, I’d probably spend most of my time in there as well. Aaaaaah. But you’re right. Perhaps a search of the interwebs is in order??
I just watched a documentary on Snow Monkeys the other night. It seems the present generation has developed a new behaviour. They dive underwater, holding their breath to get wheat that has been thrown in the pool and has sunk to the bottom, the older monkeys do not dive. Scientists are waiting to see if the behaviour is passed down to the next generation.
oh wow, that’s amazing! does evolution work that quickly? because if i had kids, they’d be experts at lying around.
Devolution in progress?
I got sent to the lounge, I guess my comment was to long?
Well it’s lunch time here anyway so whats on the menu today?
smoked salmon quiche, pasta with a wild mushroom, shallot and creamy white wine sauce… oh, and I think I saw orange popovers with butter!
Yum! Maybe I need to type a no-no just so I can join you for lunch.
IS IT TOO LATE FOR ME TO POP IN TOO ?
Sorry folks, the real way that snow monkeys relax is by harassing Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. (google it, and you’ll see I’m right)
sounds like a trick. i ain’t fallin’ for it. someone else go and tell us what happened.
I googled, you’re right! Nolan Ryan, the Snow Monkeys’ Ambassador!
The one on the right is kinda creepy…. looks like a man with a furry hat!
I think these guys are why there are legends of elves and dwarves – I agree, Mr. Bottom-Right looks ENTIRELY too human.
But I think CO has a new category – Disapproving Monkeh
I think the monkey in the top picture just spotted the lil’ guys in the bottom picture piddling in the hot springs, & he is NOT pleased!
Looks like they’re talking serious monkey business in the Macaquuzzi
They’re trying to decide which of the monkey bars they’re going to hit once they get out of the sauna.
… and in the end, they choose the one where they always hang out
Can anyone else see the ad about Tyson’s Pork suppliers??? It is really freaking me out!
Another fascinating aspect of the behavior is that there are snow monkeys who are ostracized from the hot tubs. The matriarch decides who is worthy of taking a dip while the booted look on with envy.
i was going to mention that. they’re not just looking on with envy, they’re huddled together to keep warm as well. i want to pet the banned monkeys most.
It looks like very hard work!
Bella and DiDi
Snow monkeys have a 1% and 99%, too – let’s Occupy the hot springs!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Citizens-against-elitist-snow-monkeys/166609116692235?v=info
Poor banned monkeys.
This confuses me. Do the monkeys freeze after coming out of the hot water? I picture them covered in icicles after getting out.
That’s a good point ! Maybe they wear towels once they leave the place !