Bali monkeys learn to target rich tourists for high value items
14 Jan, 2021 08:00 PM
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Criminal mastermind? Indonesian monkeys have learned to target high value items. Photo / Getty Images
NZ Herald
The famous 'cheeky monkeys' of Bali have gone from swiping hats and glasses to stealing more high value items from visitors, as a new study suggests the animals have begun extorting tourists for treats
The antics of monkeys at the Uluwatu Temple in Bali have made it into a tourist attraction.
The phenomenon of the animals ransoming swiped belongings for food endeared them to visitors. However, scientists say these petty crimes are escalating.