New Animal: Japanese Macaque

The Japanese Macaque would spawn in groups of 3-5 in snowy taiga and mountain biomes, often near hot springs (new feature blocks). These monkeys would be recognizable by their thick fur and pink-ish faces, often seen sitting together in the warm water of their hot springs.

They are playful and curious, occasionally digging in the snow for food or grabbing small dropped items. Players cannot tame them but rather earn their trust by feeding them berries or apples, and in return, macaques may sometimes bring back small gifts similar to cats while sleeping in a bed. Rarely they might also reveal certain Powdered Snow blocks that might house ores underneath.