Surviving Japan's Harsh Winter: Wildlife and Adaptation

🏔️Japan's diverse environments, from snow-covered mountains to steamy islands, provide a range of habitats for wildlife.

🐒Snow monkeys are among the most adaptable primates, living in both subtropical forests and colder climates.

🔥Hot springs, with their warm waters, offer relief from the freezing temperatures and become gathering spots for wildlife.

🦅Stellar sea eagles and white-tailed eagles migrate to Hokkaido during winter to hunt for fish in the rich feeding grounds created by colliding ocean currents.

👀Red foxes take advantage of the harsh conditions, scavenging for food and surviving in a challenging environment.

How do snow monkeys survive in cold climates?

—Snow monkeys have dense fur that keeps them warm, and they use their dexterity to search for food in thick snow.

Why do eagles migrate to Hokkaido during winter?

—Eagles migrate to Hokkaido to take advantage of the abundant fish in the rich feeding grounds created by ocean currents colliding in the region.

How do red crowned cranes survive cold winters?

—Red crowned cranes gather in rivers to keep warm, and their loud calls establish their territory and reinforce their bonds.

What are Japanese saru?

—Japanese saru, also known as Japanese serow, are unique animals found on Honshu and two other Japanese islands. They forage for food day and night.

How do red foxes survive in winter?

—Red foxes scavenge for food and rely on their adaptability to endure the harsh conditions of Hokkaido's winter.

00:03Japan's diverse environments, from snow-covered mountains to steamy islands, provide a range of habitats for wildlife.

02:04Snow monkeys are among the most adaptable primates, living in both subtropical forests and colder climates.

06:33Hot springs, with their warm waters, offer relief from the freezing temperatures and become gathering spots for wildlife.

12:16Eagles migrate to Hokkaido to take advantage of the abundant fish in the rich feeding grounds created by ocean currents colliding in the region.

18:31Red foxes scavenge for food and rely on their adaptability to endure the harsh conditions of Hokkaido's winter.