Meet Japan’s mighty snow monkeys as they brave extreme winter conditions, master the art of survival and pass their secrets from one generation to the next.

running time 09:30 β€’ 4D

synopsis

Chilling Adventures

Mighty Snow Monkeys 4D takes audiences deep into the rugged landscapes of Japan to meet one of the most resilient primates on Earth: the Japanese macaque. Known around the world for their iconic hot-spring baths, these remarkable β€œsnow monkeys” thrive in environments where temperatures can plunge to -30Β°C, using intelligence, adaptability and learned behaviors to survive.

Filmed in stunning 4K UHD, the experience follows macaque troops through harsh winter conditions as they navigate frigid rivers, uncover food beneath stones, learn to hunt and forage, and pass essential survival skills from one generation to the next.

From an infant learning how to find food to troops developing unique local feeding behaviors, including world-first footage of macaques catching live fish, the film reveals a fascinating world of cooperation, discovery and adaptation. Mighty Snow Monkeys 4D offers audiences an immersive look at a species that isn't simply surviving Japan's extreme environmentsβ€”it is thriving in them.

Discover the Secrets Behind Their Winter Survival

Based on β€œMighty Monkeys” produced by NHK/NEP and Doclights, in association with NDR, ARTE and ZDFS.