Monkeys in Bali steal cell phones to trade them for food; video

A study revealed the motive behind this behavior pattern, which is learned by local animals until they are four years old. The monkeys that live in the Uluwatu Temple in Bali, Indonesia, are famous for “stealing” belongings from tourists who pass by. The video of the animal “negotiating” the return of a cell phone went viral on social networks this week, but already in 2021 a study revealed the reason behind this behavior pattern. See selection…