Gibraltar is known for the mischievous monkeys (they really aren't apes) that reside on the "Upper Rock" of Gibraltar. According to Wikipedia, there are approximately 230 animals living in five troupes on the Rock.
Photo: A Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus)
Unsuspecting visitors to the "Upper Rock" are relieved of food that they are carrying in bags, backpacks and pockets by the monkeys who are very adept at figuring out where the food is hidden.
While visiting Gibraltar on the Ruby Princess, we saw several instances of monkeys taking food from pockets, stealing bags and going through backpacks. We were warned numerous times on the ship not to carry any food with you when visiting the areas where they live because no matter how you try to hide the food they will smell it and attempt to take it from you.
Photo: A monkey sits by a bag taken from a visitor
Photo: A monkey goes through the backpack of a unsuspecting visitor who didn't realize what the monkey was doing until it was too late.
Photo: The victim tries to separate the monkey from his back pack.
Photo: The monkey enjoys the food found in the backpack.
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