Gibraltar’s iconic Barbary macaques, renowned for their playful interactions with tourists, have recently been observed engaging in an unusual behavior: eating dirt. According to a new report by Smithsonian Magazine, this surprising dietary habit is believed to help the monkeys soothe stomach aches caused by the consumption of human junk food. As visitors continue to feed the macaques with snacks not suited to their natural diet, experts warn that these famous primates are turning to the earth itself in an effort to ease digestive discomfort, raising broader concerns about wildlife health and human impact in this unique enclave.
Gibraltar’s Monkeys Resort to Eating Dirt Amidst Rising Junk Food Consumption
The famous Barbary macaques of Gibraltar have been spotted engaging in an unusual behavior: eating dirt. Wildlife experts suggest this behavior is a coping mechanism to ease digestive discomfort caused by the increasing consumption of unhealthy, processed snacks…
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Author : Sophia Davis
Publish date : 2026-05-10 15:19:00
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