Behind The Scenes: Making of Snow Monkeys
Clip: Season 32 Episode 16 | 10m 42s
Go behind the scenes with Nature to discover how these incredible moments were captured.
"Snow Monkeys" producer and cinematographer Joe Pontecorvo sought to capture the life of Japanese Macaques deep within the snow-covered mountains of Northern Japan, in a valley named Jigokudani, meaning “Hell Valley”. Pontecorvo and his wife Nimmida Pontevorco followed a snow monkey troop, 160 members in all, for nearly two years to truly get to know these fascinating creatures.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...
Behind The Scenes: Making of Snow Monkeys
Clip: Season 32 Episode 16 | 10m 42s
"Snow Monkeys" producer and cinematographer Joe Pontecorvo sought to capture the life of Japanese Macaques deep within the snow-covered mountains of Northern Japan, in a valley named Jigokudani, meaning “Hell Valley”. Pontecorvo and his wife Nimmida Pontevorco followed a snow monkey troop, 160 members in all, for nearly two years to truly get to know these fascinating creatures.
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Behind-The-Scenes of Snow Monkeys, Part 2: Post-Production
Learn about the post-production process of Snow Monkeys (11m 37s)
Japanese Snow Monkeys Soak in Hot Springs
Jigokudani became a sensation when hot springs were constructed for the snow monkey troops (2m 42s)
Monkey Babies Start to Explore
As winter months fade away, the forest becomes a nursery for this troop of snow monkeys. (2m 40s)
Follow a troop of snow monkeys in Japan to see how they prepare to face the world. (49s)
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...