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Snow Monkey Babies Born At Highland Wildlife Park In Scotland (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post  |  Posted: 05/10/2012 12:18 pm Updated: 05/10/2012 12:29 pm

A trio of adorable snow monkey babies have arrived at the Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland.

Born between April 21 and 25, the 3-week-old babies are still staying close to their mothers -- Mang, Djangal and Angara -- and a press release from the zoo says that it might be a while before they venture out on their own. Because of this, it's still too soon for zookeepers to determine the sex of the babies.

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The new babies increase the total number of snow monkeys at the Scottish zoo to 21. Highland Wildlife Park, which is located on 200 acres within Cairngorms National Park, specializes in Scottish species and other cold-weather adapted animals from around the world.

Snow monkeys, also called Japanese macaques, live in large groups in woodlands and sub-tropical forests, and are distinguished by their bright red faces and white fur. They are well adjusted for the Scottish climate, as winter temperatures in their native habitats can reach lows of around 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

One group of snow monkeys in Yudanaka, Japan deal with the cold by congregating around their very own hot spring, according to a report by the BBC.

LOOK: Adorable Baby Snow Monkeys!

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  • Snow Monkey Babies At Highland Wildlife Park

    (Photo: Jon Paul-Orsi)

  • Snow Monkey Babies At Highland Wildlife Park

    (Photo: Jon Paul-Orsi)

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A trio of adorable snow monkey babies have arrived at the Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland. Born between April 21 and 25, the 3-week-old babies are still staying close to their mothers -- Mang, ...
A trio of adorable snow monkey babies have arrived at the Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland. Born between April 21 and 25, the 3-week-old babies are still staying close to their mothers -- Mang, ...
 
 
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Edy Williams
07:43 PM on 07/31/2012
Cutest photo in along time to see! Wow, precious! Like to adopt big time!
03:39 PM on 06/06/2012
Too cute for words!
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05:19 PM on 05/13/2012
Aww, just want to pick him up and squeeze him. Too cute.
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PirateGrl8
Improving oneself improves the world...
10:38 PM on 05/11/2012
Beyond cute!
08:34 AM on 05/11/2012
My daughter and I visited a snow monkey park in Nagano prefecture and thoroughly enjoyed watching the antics of the babies. They love to play and explore, so tourists need to keep their belongings safe in pockets or purses! Moms are always close by keeping an eye on them as they scurry about at times getting so close that they ran over our feet and one getting under a man as he stooped to take a picture of monkies in the hot spring.

We were warned about making prolonged eye contact with the adults since they may interpret it as aggression. But the youngsters are so active it is easy to keep your eyes moving around.
01:46 AM on 05/11/2012
awww, how cute!! :))
12:29 AM on 05/11/2012
Looks just like it's cousin, gw bush in Texas. Man....those republicans are all over the place.
02:38 AM on 05/11/2012
But it's smarter.
02:43 AM on 05/11/2012
That is why he has a MBA, and you probably hate your life.
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marco01
03:19 AM on 05/11/2012
Stop insulting the monkey.
11:02 PM on 05/10/2012
Now there's a great thing to see in the news. How stinkin' cute is that! The mom, not so cute, but the baby, A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!
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summer261987
if only~~
10:36 PM on 05/10/2012
Aw~~
Autora
No micro-bio for me, thanks
09:01 PM on 05/10/2012
Boy are they sweet looking.
07:59 PM on 05/10/2012
At first glance I thought it said "Sea Monkeys"
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Jtt
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07:37 PM on 05/10/2012
That is so cute it could make your head explode.
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ArChiMi
Skeptic
06:41 PM on 05/10/2012
I die, I die, I die...
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missyinSoCal
He who laughs last probably didn't get the joke
06:21 PM on 05/10/2012
Cuteness!!!!!!
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Susan Osterhout Troiano
When arguing, attack the issue, not the person.
04:38 PM on 05/10/2012
OMGosh, such a stinky cute monkey.