Zookepers coating some with bitter apples to deter apes
Zookepers coating some with bitter apples to deter apes
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A gang of 18 Bolivian squirrel monkeys have stolen seven sunglasses off the heads of visitors in recent weeks.
Now zoo staff are coating a selection of glasses with a bitter tasting apple substance (see pic) to put the monkeys off.
Four years ago the thieving monkeys underwent another rehabilitation programme after stealing mobile phones.
It is now hoped that the shades will taste so unpleasant that visitors' sunglasses will no longer be a target for them.
Keeper Kate Sanders said five of the youngest monkeys posed the biggest problem.
"The little ones are very inquisitive," she said. "They are attracted to the shiny lenses. Once one gets hold of a pair they all chase the monkey with the glasses."
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