Food
Omnivore
Japanese macaques eat fruit, leaves, seeds and insects.
Eats plants and animals
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Japanese Macaque Facts for Kids: J Is for Japanese Macaque
These monkeys live in the snowy mountains of Japan and are often called snow monkeys. Some of them warm up by sitting in hot springs. Here are easy Japanese macaque facts for kids: what Japanese macaques eat, how big they grow, what a baby Japanese macaque is called and where Japanese macaques live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter J.
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Omnivorediet
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Japanese macaques
Two more true facts about the Japanese macaque that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Japanese Macaque”
Japanese Macaque starts with the letter J. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
They are known as snow monkeys.
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One more fact
Some like to relax in warm hot springs in winter.
Act it outMove like a Japanese macaque for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter J in “Japanese Macaque”.
Ask a questionWhat would a Japanese macaque eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Japanese Macaque Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Japanese macaque, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A japanese macaque is about 50 to 60 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Japanese macaques live for about 25 years.
LifespanBaby
Infant
A baby Japanese macaque is called an infant.
Baby nameGroup
Troop
A group of Japanese macaques is called a troop.
Group nameHabitat
Mountains
Japanese macaques are found in Japan.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
These monkeys live in the snowy mountains of Japan and are often called snow monkeys. Some of them warm up by sitting in hot springs.
Japanese Macaque is a mammalLetter
J is for Japanese macaque
Japanese Macaque has 15 letters and starts with J.
Say: Japanese Macaque
Quick quiz
Japanese Macaque Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Japanese Macaque Coloring Page: Letter J Worksheet
Done reading about the Japanese macaque? Print the free letter J sheet, say “J is for Japanese macaque” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Japanese Macaque Questions Kids Ask
Japanese macaques eat fruit, leaves, seeds and insects. That makes the Japanese macaque an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A japanese macaque is about 50 to 60 cm long.
Japanese macaques live for about 25 years.
A baby Japanese macaque is called an infant.
A group of Japanese macaques is called a troop.
Japanese macaques live in Japan. Their favorite habitat is: mountains.
Yes. The Japanese macaque is a mammal. These monkeys live in the snowy mountains of Japan and are often called snow monkeys. Some of them warm up by sitting in hot springs.
Japanese Macaque starts with the letter J. Say it slowly and listen for the J sound at the start.
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