Snow Monkeys in the Mountains
In Snow Monkeys in the Mountains, narrator Sir David Attenborough introduces the blue-faced, golden-coated snow monkeys, who thrive in the coldest conditions. He explains how these large monkeys use their size to stay warm and rely on the group for survival in harsh, food-scarce winters. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents
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Q: What is one thing that helps the snow monkeys to survive in the cold?
A: They are larger animals which helps them keep warmer.
Q: What’s one possible reason why the monkeys developed short noses?
A: Their noses may have evolved because a longer nose would more easily get frostbitten.
Q: How do the monkeys keep warm?
A: The monkeys huddle together in order to keep warm.
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