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We stopped half way up the Rock to admire the view of the town and ocean below. Immediately we were greeted by the Barbary Apes as they enjoyed climbing onto our bus and occasionally jumping onto the back of tourists.
These tailess monkeys called Barbary Macques being the only free-living monkeys in Europe. Leave a Comment
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The Barbary Apes or (Macaques) are a tailless species and in Gibraltar, are today the only free living primate in Europe. Tourists can get quite close to them up at the Apes Den. You will see then wandering around, sitting on the fence or hanging off the mirrors of the tour buses.
The apes are looked after by the government and are fed by the army. They are apparently all registered and even given names to keep track of the birth and death rate. Leave a Comment Address: Gibraltar
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There are some 200 or so Barbary monkeys in Gibraltar. There origins are thought to have come from Morocco as pets when the Moors occupied the territory. There are two main areas in the territory which they are mostly found – around the Great Siege Tunnels and at the Apes Den or the Queens Gate Leave a Comment Address: Gibraltar
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The Barbary Apes are wild. They are very accustomed to humans but they are wild. Be Careful! Visitors are warned not to take plastic bags as the Apes associate them with food and will grab any plastic bag. The apes are also very strong, so if they grab your bag, you will not get it back until they are finished examining the contents and get bored. The will also pee and poop at will, so be careful where you trod. Leave a Comment Address: The Rock
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They are the only wild apes in Europe. They are cute, friendly and they like to jump on you but remember you can't touch them. Do not bring any food out when go to see them because it will be gone in a second. They are all located on the rock. Take your camera because you will love taking photos of them. Leave a Comment Address: On the Rock of Gilbraltar
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The one thing not to miss in Gibraltar is the tour of the rock. “THE HISTORICAL ROCK TOUR“. The small mini coaches take you up the rock stopping at strategic points for a look around and the chance to take photos. One thing to be aware of is the Barbary apes, if you have a bag with you they assume there is food inside and will grab it from you. Website: gibraltar.gov.uk
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Gibraltar's Rock is home to the only wild monkeys in Europe. They are a species of tailless monkeys called Barbary Macaques, which also can be found in northern Africa.
Legend has it that when the apes disappear from Gibraltar, so will the British.
When visiting the rock you almost can't miss them as they are probably already waiting for you at the cable car top station.
They are kind of used to human beings and very cheeky, so don't underestimate all the warnings about watching your belongings.
Please also read my "Warning and Dangers" tip for more info about the apes. Leave a Comment Directions: Most of the apes can be found at the upper area of the Rock and at the so called Ape's Den near the middle station of the cable car.
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