Why can't we stop feeding monkeys? Experts explain the reasons behind a dangerous habit

We've seen it happen. For example, a visit to the Ouzoud waterfalls in Morocco's High Atlas led to an encounter with a group of nearby tourists feeding chips—supplied by the tour guide—to some waiting Barbary macaques. Pointing to a nearby sign that read "do not feed the monkeys" was met with complaints about spoiling their fun.

Jun 12, 2025 - 18:58
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We've seen it happen. For example, a visit to the Ouzoud waterfalls in Morocco's High Atlas led to an encounter with a group of nearby tourists feeding chips—supplied by the tour guide—to some waiting Barbary macaques. Pointing to a nearby sign that read "do not feed the monkeys" was met with complaints about spoiling their fun.