Winter In Japan HD

We are in Sapporo, Japan, where the 64th annual snow festival attracts about two million people, who come to see these splendid snow statues and ice sculptures. "Over 200 sculptures are located in three sites spread throughout the city. Early in the 20th century, Red-Crowned Cranes were hunted to the brink of extinction for their stunning plumage. Habitat losses due to agriculture and development have put further pressure on the Japanese crane. With support from the government, farmers began feeding cranes and the population now stands at about 1300. These snow monkeys have lost their fear of humans, allowing us to observe them as they soak, groom, play and enjoy this natural hot tub. Babies will consume their first solid food at five to six weeks, but full weaning does not generally happen until 18 months. Japanese macaques are intelligent and adaptable. In the wild, a mother and her baby will usually avoid other troop members, but these macaques have modified their life style.