Wild monkeys take on Japan’s Northern Alps

In the foothills of Japan’s Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys. Wearing bright orange vests, the humans ring bells, ...
Reuters

Losing weight is monkey business at Japan zoo

OSAKA, Japan (Reuters Life!) - Losing weight has become monkey business at a Japanese zoo, which has put about 50 primates on a strict diet after some became so obese they couldn't move around. The ...
Stars and Stripes

Japan’s snow monkeys are just as photogenic in the off-season

The macaque, or snow monkey, is familiar to any Netflix subscriber — the animals are featured on programs like “Wild Babies” and “Night on Earth.” A firsthand, up-close encounter with these iconic ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Japanese residents battle monkeys to save property

AZUMINO, Japan -- In the foothills of Japan's Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys. Wearing bright orange vests, the humans ring bells, blow whistles and strike rocks and trees with walking ...