Angkor Wat, monkeys and YouTube

YouTubers causing monkeys to attack tourists at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
Wild monkeys egged on by YouTubers have been rampaging at Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat complex, attacking tourists, wrecking temple stonework and damaging information boards, officials said Wednesday.
Are YouTubers making Angkor Wat dangerous for tourists?
Angkor Wat, the UNESCO world heritage site in Cambodia is facing an unexpected threat from YouTubers. In a bid to create viral content, some creators have been feeding and provoking the temple’s resident monkeys.
Why are monkeys attacking tourists at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat? What we know so far
Wild macaques at Cambodia's Angkor Wat have become aggressive due to being fed by YouTubers making viral videos. These actions have led to attacks on tourists and damage to the temple's ancient structures.
Tourists visit Angkor Wat Temple at UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia
Tourists visit the Angkor Wat Temple at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sao Khuth/Xinhua) Tourists visit the Angkor Wat Temple at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sao Khuth/Xinhua)
Monkeys attack tourists at Angkor Wat
Wild monkeys egged on by YouTubers have been rampaging at Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat complex, attacking tourists, wrecking temple stonework and
Monkeys attack tourists at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, egged on by YouTubers, officials say
At Angkor Wat and other temple ruins nearby, macaque monkeys fed by YouTubers creating videos are stealing visitors’ food and injuring them.
Monkeys egged on by YouTubers attack tourists and wreck temple stonework at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat
The agency that runs the UNESCO-listed site warned visitors to steer clear of the growing gangs of "aggressive" macaques that live around the sprawling complex of ruins and have been biting tourists.
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