A video from Paraná, Brazil, is taking the internet by storm, showing a capuchin monkey pulling a bottle of beer from a trash bin and attempting to drink the leftover alcohol. The clip begins with two monkeys perched on a trash bin, where one of them curiously holds the bottle and takes a sip, much to the surprise of onlookers. This unusual sight has garnered widespread attention online, with many viewers both amused and concerned by the monkey’s actions.
The Municipal Department of the Environment in Brazil quickly responded to the viral video, warning the public about the dangers of wildlife consuming human food and drinks. While monkeys, particularly capuchins, share many similarities with humans, consuming products like alcohol can be harmful to their health. The department emphasized the importance of proper waste disposal to prevent such incidents in the future.
m macaco bêbado provou que somos mais parecidos do que pensávamos após beber uma cerveja que havia encontrado no lixo enquanto espectadores atônitos assistiam.
O vídeo, filmado no Paraná, mostra dois macacos-prego sentados em uma lata de lixo enquanto um deles bebe uma cerveja… pic.twitter.com/TRY3TSYLiW
— Gazeta Brasil (@SigaGazetaBR) October 10, 2024
The video only captured one of the monkeys drinking from the discarded beer bottle, while the other seemed uninterested or possibly affected by the surroundings, as it suddenly toppled over. However, it remains unclear if the second monkey drank alcohol or simply left its companion to indulge alone.
This incident is reminiscent of a similar event in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India, where a monkey entered a liquor store and was caught on camera stealing and drinking beer. The mischievous monkey was seen helping itself to alcohol, causing concern among locals and media outlets. Such occurrences highlight the need for careful waste management to prevent wildlife from accessing potentially harmful substances.
As more incidents like these surface, authorities urge people to be mindful of waste disposal to protect wildlife from consuming dangerous items like alcohol and processed food. The viral video serves as a reminder of the unintended consequences of improper trash management.
