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Warmth of Friendship Limited Edition of 10 worldwide (all sizes combined)As the March 2025 blizzard grew fiercer, the usual territorial fights faded away. In their place, moments like this: two snow monkeys wrapped tightly around each other, sharing body heat and shelter from the driving snow. A quiet, powerful reminder that even in the wild, friendship is the best defense against the cold.