Since July 8, at least 45 people have been injured by Japanese macaques – also known as snow monkeys – in and around Yamaguchi city, according to Yoshitaka Morishige, an official from the ...

At least 10 orcas that were seen trapped by sea ice off the coast of northern Japan on Tuesday appeared to have escaped, local officials in the nearest town said Wednesday. Drone video released by ...

Considered messengers of the gods, the macaques are now made to wear costumes, do backflips, and walk on stilts to please crowds. Trainers with the Sen-zu No Sarumawashi performance group in ...

With their expressive faces, social behavior, and striking features, Japanese macaques – also known as snow monkeys – often appear almost human. In this video, we explore what makes these primates so ...