Photo by jasperdoest / Japanese macaques bathe together in the Jigokudani Monkey Park, half a mile (almost a kilometer) above sea level. High-altitude habitats like this one can be harsh, receiving several feet of snow in winter. The hot springs water seem to protect and soothe many of these monkeys. Follow jasperdoest for more images of the wonders of nature and the human-wildlife relationship. #snowmonkeys #monkeys #Japan Check out Nat Geo's link in bio for more on this story.