Japanese monkeys, famed for enjoying hot baths in their snowy surroundings, have an unusual relationship with sika deer. Japanese monkeys, often known as macaques, have been seen riding on top of sika deer on several occasions (Cervus nippon yakushimae). In the Japanese woodlands, the two species coexist happily. This tight bond benefits both parties: the deer consumes the … [Read more...] about The Reason Why Japanese Monkeys Have Been Observed Riding Deer Is Quite Surprising