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these monkeys here are considered unusual for their love of hot water. \u003cbr/\u003eAt Jigokudani, or \"Hell's Valley\", snow covers for approximately four months of the year with temperatures averaging minus ten degrees Celsius (14 Fahrenheit) during winter months.\u003cbr/\u003eMr. Takizawa, one of five employees at Jigokudani Monkey Park, says the Japanese macaques have adopted a small build to survive such extreme weather conditions. \u003cbr/\u003e\"The typical features of Japanese macaques are their short tails and small ears,\" he says. \u003cbr/\u003e\"These descriptions form the basis of Allen's rule - that animals in colder climates have shorter appendages particularly in temperatures below zero - which means their petite physical features total to a smaller surface area allowing them to be less exposed to the cold, thus being protected from forming frost bite.\"\u003cbr/\u003eThe close bonds forged amongst members of the snow monkey troop of approximately 160 attract many tourists. \u003cbr/\u003eEveryone wants to see the famous monkeys who bathe in the warm waters. \u003cbr/\u003eDespite its relatively remote location, roughly 100,000 visitors trek through the woods of Nagano each year to visit the macaques at the Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park.\u003cbr/\u003eThe tourists' favourite gadget - the camera - has evolved over the past half century. \u003cbr/\u003eNow everyone wants a selfie with a snow monkey. \u003cbr/\u003eBut it is not clear whether the monkeys are keen to participate. \u003cbr/\u003e\"When taking pictures with a smart phone, you stretch your arms out like this - so, without realising, it is easy for people to stretch their arms out wide, which, from a monkey's point of view, this closely resembles the act of physical force,\" says Takizawa. \u003cbr/\u003eAnd getting the primates to look at the camera is proving a challenge for American tourist Amber Kioninie. \u003cbr/\u003e\"I heard that the selfie stick was really big in Japan, so I bought my first one, and I'm trying to get my first selfie picture with the snow monkey,\" she says. \"I've got a few, but I'm trying to get one with our faces looking at the camera.\"\u003cbr/\u003eJo and Troy, Australian tourists from Brisbane, are also adopting the selfie stick for their family photos.\u003cbr/\u003e\"We're trying to take a selfie to make the monkey look like it's taking the selfie with us in it, if you know what I mean�but, it's not working out for us,\" they explain, before continuing to perfect their shot.\u003cbr/\u003eHowever, there are concerns that some technologies are alarming to the monkeys. Drones, Takizawa says, are particularly risky as they resemble certain animals that the monkeys are wary of.\u003cbr/\u003e\"Some people have even attempted to use drones, which have the capability of shooting video as it flies into the sky. However, monkeys really dislike this kind of device, as for them it resembles animals that fly within close distance to them,\" he warns.\u003cbr/\u003e\"In Japan, there is a creature called Petaurista, which looks like a squirrel with a pair of wings and it flies between trees. When the monkeys see them they panic, and once they start panicking it also increases the risk of them injuring humans.\"\u003cbr/\u003eThe monkeys first learnt how to bathe when the small wooden inn at Korakukan opened to the public as a hot spa over one hundred years ago in 1884. \u003cbr/\u003eTourists can still visit the spa today, and, if lucky, they may find a monkey bathing alongside them in the hot waters.\u003cbr/\u003eAP Television \u003cbr/\u003eYamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture - 6 January 2015\u003cbr/\u003e1. Wide of 20-30 monkeys bathing in hot spring by mountains\u003cbr/\u003e2. Close of female snow monkey bathing whilst keeping its baby warm in water, with another child taking lice out of its fur\u003cbr/\u003e3. Wide tilt down of snowy mountains of Jigokudani or \"Hell's Valley\" scattered with monkeys by hot spring\u003cbr/\u003e4. Mid of monkeys entering hot spring by mountain to keep themselves warm \u003cbr/\u003e5. Mid of five young monkeys swimming in hot spring, pan to monkeys bathing\u003cbr/\u003e6. Close of relaxed snow monkey yawning whilst another takes out lice\u003cbr/\u003e7. Mid of snow monkey itching thigh with one leg stretched out by hot spring, switches legs\u003cbr/\u003e8. Mid of female snow monkey keeping child warm by hot spring steam as she itches her eyes and nose\u003cbr/\u003e9. Wide of monkeys bathing in hot spring by mountains covered in snow\u003cbr/\u003e10. Wide of several monkeys eating food by river\u003cbr/\u003e11. Wide of Mr. Takizawa, Jigokudani Park employee, walking through snow surrounded by snow monkeys\u003cbr/\u003e12. SOUNDBITE (Japanese): Mr. Takizawa, employee of Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park:\u003cbr/\u003e\"The typical features of Japanese macaques are their short tails and small ears. These descriptions form the basis of Allen's rule - that animals in colder climates have shorter appendages particularly in temperatures below zero - which means their petite physical features relate to smaller surface area allowing them to be less exposed to the cold, thus being protected from forming frost bite.\"\u003cbr/\u003e13. Mid top shot of monkey climbing steep rocks by hot spring\u003cbr/\u003e14. Mid reverse shot of snow monkey crossing wooden bridge over hot spring river \u003cbr/\u003e15. Close of wet snow monkey shaking off hot water in snow\u003cbr/\u003e16. Various of tourists with smart phones taking pictures of snow monkeys in hot spring\u003cbr/\u003e17. SOUNDBITE (Japanese): Mr. Takizawa, employee of Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park:\u003cbr/\u003e\"With these monkeys, they (tourists) do not add any danger or take action of any sort so it's safe to observe them within close distance. However, when taking pictures with a smart phone, you stretch your arms out like this - so, without realising, it is easy for people to stretch their arms out wide, which, from a monkey's point of view, this closely resembles the act of physical force. Therefore, as those ensuring the monkeys can live in the wild, we would warn those who get too close to the monkeys to stay out of the way.\"\u003cbr/\u003e18. Various of Amber Kioninie, an American tourist from Washington state, positioning selfie stick next to monkey\u003cbr/\u003e19. SOUNDBITE (English): Amber Kioninie, an American tourist from Washington state:\u003cbr/\u003e\"I heard that the selfie stick was really big in Japan, so I bought my first one, and I'm trying to get my first selfie picture with the snow monkey. I've got a few, but I'm trying to get one with our faces looking at the camera.\"\u003cbr/\u003e20. Mid of Kioninie swiping through selfies with monkey\u003cbr/\u003e21. Jo and Troy (no last name given), Australian tourists from Brisbane attempting family photo with monkey using selfie stick\u003cbr/\u003e22. SOUNDBITE (English): Jo and Troy (no last names given), Australian tourists from Brisbane\u003cbr/\u003e\"We're trying to take a selfie to make the monkey look like it's taking the selfie with us in it, if you know what I mean�but, it's not working out for us.\"\u003cbr/\u003e23. Troy setting phone to take selfie with monkeys by hot spring among crowd of tourists\u003cbr/\u003e24. Close of monkeys relaxing in hot spring with Go Pro camera very close to them as another monkey jumps past it\u003cbr/\u003e25. Mid of Chinese tourist with Go Pro camera on his head, zoom out as he simultaneously takes still photos of monkeys in hot spring\u003cbr/\u003e26. SOUNDBITE (Japanese): Mr. Takizawa, employee of Jigokudani Monkey Park:\u003cbr/\u003e\"There are many people who now possess technical equipment that used to be more exclusive to professional photographers. Some people have even attempted to use drones, which have the capability of shooting video as it flies into the sky. However, monkeys really dislike this kind of device, as for them it resembles animals that fly within close distance to them. In Japan, there is a creature called Petaurista, which looks like a squirrel with a pair of wings and it flies between trees. When the monkeys see them they panic, and once they start panicking it also increases the risk of them injuring humans. This is why we are cautious towards devices that are flown near them.\"\u003cbr/\u003e27. Wide of Kourakukan Inn, the first and only residence of Hell Valley, that opened its doors in 1884 \u003cbr/\u003e28. Mid tilt up of monkeys climbing steep mountains\u003cbr/\u003e29. 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