Monkeys of the Shimokita Peninsula and the Northern Limit of Their Range
下北半島のサルおよびサル生息北限地 · Shimokitahantounosaruoyobisaruseisokuhokugenchi
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- Designated by
- National / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Habitat / breeding site
- Designated on
- November 11, 1970
- Location
- 青森県むつ市、下北郡佐井村（ニホンザルは下北半島に生息するもの全部）
- Prefectures
- Aomori
- Scientific name
- Macaca fuscata
About the Japanese Macaque
The Japanese Macaque lives in Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu and is known as the northernmost-living monkey in the world. It lives in troops and survives harsh winters in snowy regions. The Shimokita Peninsula is known as the northern limit of the species, and habitats such as Minoh and Takasakiyama are designated Natural Monuments.
Natural Monuments related to the Japanese Macaque →Map
Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).
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Frequently asked questions
The designated site is in 青森県むつ市、下北郡佐井村（ニホンザルは下北半島に生息するもの全部）.
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