Synopsis
In a region called Hells Valley, some snow monkeys have found the perfect winter resort.
- Programme: Life
- Episode: Primates
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Biology | Ecology | Adaptations, interdependence and competition | Communities
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