Macaque monkeys stealing alcoholic cocktails at Unawatuna beach clubs

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Mia L.580 rep2
asked about 7 hours ago

We were at a day party at an Unawatuna beach club, and a macaque monkey literally jumped onto our table, grabbed a Piña Colada, and drank half of it before running up a tree. Do they intentionally steal alcohol.

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asked about 7 hours ago
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Mia L.580 rep2

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Yes, unfortunately. The toque macaques around Unawatuna and Jungle Beach have become heavily habituated to human food. They are drawn to the high sugar content in sweet, fruity cocktails like Piña Coladas and Mojitos. Over time, some troops have actually developed a taste for the alcohol itself. Never leave a sugary drink unattended on your table. If they grab it, let them have it; do not fight them for it, as they can bite and carry rabies.

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Amali K.30 rep

That is wildly irresponsible of the beach clubs not to warn people. A drunk monkey falling out of a palm tree sounds hilarious until it lands on your table.

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Jaxon V.310 rep2

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