Fun in the snow

As a cold front wrapps South Africa, we dig into the Getty archives for a short and incomplete yet highly enjoyable gallery of animals playing in the snow.

JIGOKUDANI, JAPAN - JANUARY 23: A Japanese macaque monkey relaxes in the hot springs at Jigokudani-Onsen (Hell Valley) on January 23, 2005 in Jigokudani, Nagano-Prefecture, Japan. Japanese Macaques, also known as snow monkeys are the most northerly nonhuman primate in the world. In 1963 a female Macaque ventured into the hot springs to retrieve some soybeans. This behaviour was adopted by other monkeys, and eventually by the entire troop. This Macaque troop regularly visits the Jigokudani-Onsen springs to escape the cold. The hot springs are said to help relieve nerve pain and fatigue. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

By Maverick Life Editors

22 Aug 2020

JIGOKUDANI, JAPAN - DECEMBER 27: Japanese Macaque monkies relax in the hot springs at Jigokudani-Onsen (Hell Valley) on December 27, 2005 in Jigokudani, Nagano Prefecture, Japan where the nation has been hit by record snowfall. Japanese Macaques, also known as snow monkeys are the most northerly nonhuman primate in the world. In 1963 a female Macaque ventured into the hot springs to retrieve some soybeans. This behaviour was adopted by other monkeys, and eventually by the entire troop. This Macaque troop regularly visits the Jigokudani-Onsen springs to escape the cold. The hot springs are said to help relieve nerve pain and fatigue. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** — Japanese Macaque monkies relax in the hot springs at Jigokudani-Onsen (Hell Valley) on December 27, 2005 in Jigokudani, Nagano Prefecture, Japan where the nation has been hit by record snowfall. Japanese Macaques, also known as snow monkeys are the most northerly nonhuman primate in the world. In 1963 a female Macaque ventured into the hot springs to retrieve some soybeans. This behaviour was adopted by other monkeys, and eventually by the entire troop. This Macaque troop regularly visits the Jigokudani-Onsen springs to escape the cold. The hot springs are said to help relieve nerve pain and fatigue. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

SHIROISHI, JAPAN - JANUARY 21: A fox is seen sleeping in the snow at the Zao Fox Village on January 21, 2018 in Shiroishi, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images) — A fox is seen sleeping in the snow at the Zao Fox Village on January 21, 2018 in Shiroishi, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 16: (CHINA OUT) Two Siberian Tigers play in the snow at Nanshan Zoo on December 16, 2014 in Yantai, Shandong province of China. Heavy snow fell in China's east Shandong province due to the cold air in coastal areas and Yantai Meteorological Center had issued an orange alert about the ice roads. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) — Two Siberian Tigers play in the snow at Nanshan Zoo on December 16, 2014 in Yantai, Shandong province of China. Heavy snow fell in China's east Shandong province due to the cold air in coastal areas and Yantai Meteorological Center had issued an orange alert about the ice roads. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

BUXTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 4: Sheep lie in deep snow on March 4, 2016 in Buxton, England. Parts of northern England have been hit by heavy snow as a result of Storm Jack. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images) — Sheep lie in deep snow on March 4, 2016 in Buxton, England. Parts of northern England have been hit by heavy snow as a result of Storm Jack. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Sydney, a six year old Golden retriever, makes her way through five feet of snow from a driveway on November 20, 2014 in the suburb of Lakeview, Buffalo, New York. The record setting Lake effect snowstorm dumped up to six feet of snow in less than 24 hours closing a one hundred mile section of The New York State Thruway as well as other major roads around Buffalo. Seven deaths have already been attributed to the storm and a second round beginning late Wednesday evening will bring up to three more feet of snow overnight and into Thursday. (Photo by John Normile/Getty Images) — Sydney, a six-year-old Golden retriever, makes her way through five feet of snow from a driveway on November 20, 2014 in the suburb of Lakeview, Buffalo, New York. (Photo by John Normile/Getty Images)

OLD BETHPAGE, NY - JANUARY 27: A golden doodle mix dog frolics in the accumulated snow on January 27, 2015 in Old Bethpage. New York. The Long Island region received between twelve and thirty inches of snow overnight into midday Tuesday from Winter Storm Juno. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) — A golden doodle mix dog frolics in the accumulated snow on January 27, 2015 in Old Bethpage. New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Horses graze in a field in Oakley as heavy snow fall sweeps across the country on January 6, 2010 in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The MET Office has put in place severe weather warnings for much of Britain today as heavy snowfall sweeps across southern counties from Scotland and the north of England. It is predicted that the freezing conditions will bring Britain's heaviest snowfall for 23 years with some areas of southern England estimated to receive up to 40cm of snow. on January 6, 2010 in Suffolk, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) — Horses graze in a field in Oakley as heavy snowfall sweeps across the country on January 6, 2010 in Suffolk, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

1st December 1908: A woman skier about to be pulled along by a horse in Northampton. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

8th January 1971: These zebras, whose natural habitat is Africa, seem to be enjoying the snowy winter conditions during a brisk romp in their paddock at Windsor Safari Park, Berkshire. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

2nd April 1968: London Zoo's famous polar bear 'Pipaluk' snuggles up to its mother during snowfall. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images)

WOLONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21: (CHINA OUT) Two giant pandas play in snow at the Wolong Giant Panda Bear Research Centre on February 21, 2005 in Wolong of Sichuan Province, China. The centre, located high in the mountains some 130 km from Chengdu, was established in 1963 primarily to protect the habitat of the giant panda. Today it continues to care for more than 50 pandas while focusing on breeding and research on bamboo ecology. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images) — Two giant pandas play in snow at the Wolong Giant Panda Bear Research Centre on February 21, 2005 in Wolong of Sichuan Province, China. The centre, located high in the mountains some 130 km from Chengdu, was established in 1963 primarily to protect the habitat of the giant panda. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)

circa 1930: A small child hugging a large St Bernard dog in the snow. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

WELSH FRANKTON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 10: A youngster takes her terrier for a toboggan ride on December 10, 2017 in in Welsh Frankton, England. Heavy snow has hit many parts of the UK, closing roads and causing flight and rail delays in many areas. Up to 28cm of snow has been recorded by the Met Office across high ground and has issued an Amber warning. (Photo by Hugh Pinney/Getty Images) — A youngster takes her terrier for a toboggan ride on December 10, 2017 in in Welsh Frankton, England. (Photo by Hugh Pinney/Getty Images)

NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 21: Freddy the Boston Terrier plays in the snow on January 21, 2013 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with many transport routes affected. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Freddy the Boston Terrier plays in the snow on January 21, 2013 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

HULL, MA - JANUARY 04: A seagull takes flight in high winds and blowing snow as a massive winter storm begins to bear down on the region on January 4, 2018 in Hull, Massachusetts. The "bomb cyclone" was expected to dump heavy snows in New England as the storm system moved up the U.S. east coast. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images) — A seagull takes flight in high winds and blowing snow as a massive winter storm begins to bear down on the region on January 4, 2018 in Hull, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

BRAEMAR, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Dear graze in the snow near Auchallater on February 15, 2018 in Braemar, Scotland. Police are warning of hazardous driving conditions as the Met Office yellow be aware warning for snow and ice remains in place across much of the Scottish Highlands. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) — Dear graze in the snow near Auchallater on February 15, 2018 in Braemar, Scotland.. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA JULY 02: A snowman with the SA flag at Gydo pass near Ceres on July 02, 2018 in Western Cape, South Africa. Heavy snowfall in parts of the Western Cape led to closure of several mountain passes. According to the South African Weather Services, very cold conditions are expected across the country as a strong cold front approaches. (Photo by Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Jaco Marais) — A snowman with the SA flag at Gydo pass near Ceres on July 02, 2018 in Western Cape, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Jaco Marais)

A warm thank you to Kim McCarthy from Gallo Images for her generous help in the production of this image selection. DM/ ML

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