A female Japanese macaque nursing her few days old infant. Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, give birth in spring to early summer. This early summer birthing season allows the infant to grow up and become strong enough by winter to survive th (IMAGE)

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A female Japanese macaque nursing her few days old infant. Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, give birth in spring to early summer. This early summer birthing season allows the infant to grow up and become strong enough by winter to survive th

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A female Japanese macaque nursing her few days old infant. Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, give birth in spring to early summer. This early summer birthing season allows the infant to grow up and become strong enough by winter to survive the cold months. 

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Angela Stojan

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