The broadcaster, naturalist and tour guide shares the most breathtaking seasonal events in the world
JAPANESE MACAQUES ARE THE celebrity primates of the Far East, rivalling movie stars with their attention-grabbing capabilities. Troops of ‘snow monkeys’ are often papped in frozen locations but can be spotted across an array of habitats on three of Japan’s four main islands, ranging from the subtropical forests of the southern islands to the subarctic mountains of Honshu in the north.
Instantly recognisable, the country’s onlycolour from brown to grey. The males are often around 25 per cent heavier than the females, with those inhabiting colder areas tending to be heftier than their cousins in warmer climes.