Indonesia's Real-Life 'Tickle Me' Macaque

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Move over Tickle Me Elmo, Ernie and Big Bird! There is a new sheriff in town - This cheeky little long-tailed macaque in Indonesia's Sacred Monkey Forest who has become so proficient in the art of tickling, that he does not need any help to burst into a fit of giggles!

The heart-warming pictures were taken by Natalia Paklina, a biologist who happened to be vacationing in the area. At first, she thought that the monkey was just scratching himself. But then, when he kept repeating the action and cracking up every single time, she realized that he seemed to have mastered the art of tickling and keeping himself happy all day long! Luckily, for those of us who were not fortunate enough to be there, she had her camera and was able to share these fun pictures, with the rest of the world.

Indonesia's Sacred Monkey Forest situated in Ubud, Bali is a 27-acre sanctuary to about 340 long-tailed macaques. Owned and operated by the residents of the nearby Padangtegal village, it is a big tourist draw for visitors wishing to see these mischievous creatures up close. However, while they may look innocent, especially this giggly one, they are known to get quite ferocious especially, if the visitor isn't carrying a little treat for them!

Resources: Dailymail.co.uk, monkeyforestubud.com,wikipedia.org

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  • Lindaalmost 13 years
    WoW!!! soooooo~ cute!!
    • samisweetheart
      samisweetheartabout 13 years
      SO SO SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      • lexiabout 13 years
        love it! but i;d like to know when and where it happened. by the way awesome photography!
        • lexiabout 13 years
          love it! but i'd like to know when and where this happened. by the way awesome photography.
          • hiabout 13 years
            i like your post. but i want to know when and where did this happen.
          • coreyabout 13 years
            co cute
            • lpuabout 13 years
              wat
              • rachrl lydeabout 13 years
                the monkey is SO SO SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                • lukeyabout 13 years
                  sooooooooooooooooo cute
                  • lukeabout 13 years
                    soooooooo cute[;