The Villain of Bali Who Stole a Smartphone and Tore a Passport with His Teeth...

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A video showing a monkey living in a temple in Bali, Indonesia, tearing up a tourist's passport has gone viral. On the 17th (local time), the British Daily Mail reported that a video of a monkey tearing a tourist's passport at a temple in Bali was shared on various social networking services (SNS).

A monkey that snatched and tore up a female tourist's passport in Bali, Indonesia has become a hot topic.
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In the detailed footage, the monkey grabs the passport with both hands and completely tears the pages with its teeth. The passport owner tries to exchange it by offering another piece of paper, but the monkey ignores it and continues the behavior. The tourist shows a resigned expression as the passport is completely damaged. The woman who suffered the torn passport was reported to be a Portuguese tourist.

A monkey that snatched and tore up the passport of a female tourist in Bali, Indonesia has become a hot topic.
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Netizens reacted to the video showing the tourist helplessly losing their passport in front of the aggressive monkey, saying, "At least there is video proof of why the passport was damaged, which is fortunate," "Bali monkeys are notorious for stealing people's belongings. Do not get close," and "Bali monkeys are so human-like that I can't feel affectionate toward them."

Criticism that Bali monkeys have acquired human 'plundering culture' through learning

Bali monkeys are known for snatching tourists' belongings and not returning them until they are given food. Last year, a video went viral showing a monkey taking a tourist's glasses and only letting go after receiving a banana, or grabbing a smartphone and returning it only after being handed two pieces of fruit.
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In fact, Bali monkeys are known for not returning items they snatch from tourists until they are given food or fruit. Last year, videos surfaced showing monkeys taking tourists' glasses and only releasing them after receiving bananas, or snatching smartphones and returning them after being given fruit. Experts have analyzed that monkeys have learned the 'plundering culture' through prolonged contact with humans.

An Australian insurance company reportedly paid $17,000 (about 22.8 million KRW) in insurance claims to customers who suffered theft of belongings by Bali monkeys. Joe McCully, CEO of Southern Cross Travel Insurance, said, "Animals are cute but also cunning," and advised, "Maintain a polite distance and avoid direct eye contact. Otherwise, animals may interpret it as a threat."

He added, "Monkeys are known for their curiosity and will readily snatch food, sunglasses, or any shiny objects that stand out," and emphasized, "To prevent accidents, secure your bags, hats, and sunglasses firmly."

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