Monkeys on the Move: The Natural Symbolism of People-Macaque Conflict in Japan

摘要: In the village of ukegawa there stood, until recently, a large chestnut tree up on hillside in garden doctor's family. 1960s macaques started to descend from mountains feed every autumn. The old doctor, kindly man with well-known fondness for animals, at first indulged little monkeys. visitors forest also appealed his curiosity matters science, and he even took opportunity observe them house as they fed. But their numbers grew boldness increased, attitude towards monkeys began change. His wife made clear her feelings him about stealing all family's chestnuts, while could do was watch binoculars! doctor reacted by chasing away.