A pair of Japanese macaques at Bioparco di Roma engaging in grooming, a behavior that strengthens social bonds within the group. Image by Scattare61, CC BY-SA 4.0 ...

Research on Japanese macaques indicates that self-scratching, a response linked to negative emotions, predicts pessimistic judgment bias, where monkeys avoid ambiguous choices after scratching.

On the lush, green Japanese island of Yakushima, two species of animals have struck up an unusual relationship seemingly out of a fable. The resident Japanese macaque monkeys and sika deer have ...

The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is one of Japan’s most iconic wildlife species. These primates are notable for their thick fur, which helps them survive in cold climates, ...

The Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden in Oita welcomed a baby “Nihonzaru” (Japanese macaque) on April 21, the first to be born this year. The newborn male macaque was named “Dekopin ...

Japanese macaques that live in the mountains can be watched up close at Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden in the city of Oita. Three heaters are placed there in winter so the monkeys can stay ...

Jackal is an extremely adaptable animal that's found in forests and grasslands. It's known for its skilled hunting abilities and sharp instincts. Javan Warty Pig is an endangered wild pig that's ...

Tourists flock to see the macaques bathe in natural hot springs to survive the cold, but concerns about the animals' welfare are rising. Visitors sometimes violate park rules by touching or ...

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is considering a total ban on the sale of endangered Cambodian long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis ...