While most monkey species are known for their mischievous and sometimes aggressive behavior, the lutung (langur) is often regarded as a gentler and more docile primate. However, a recent viral video has shown that even these monkeys have a mischievous streak, as one was caught trespassing into a house for a rather unusual reason.
In a video uploaded to TikTok (@aunivthrh), a lutung was seen wandering inside a house, much to the surprise of the homeowner. A man attempted to chase it out by throwing a pillow in its direction, hoping to scare it away. But instead of fleeing immediately, the lutung had its eyes set on something unexpected - a mirror!
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Rather than searching for food, the lutung appeared determined to take the mirror with it. Even as it struggled with the mirror's size and weight, the monkey stubbornly tried to carry it away. Eventually, after much effort, the homeowner managed to drive the intruder out, leaving the mirror behind.
The entertaining footage quickly went viral, amassing 6million views and over 200k likes. Viewers were both amused and intrigued by the lutung's antics, sparking a flood of comments.
Many netizens joked that the monkey had stopped by to prepare for a Hari Raya celebration, suggesting that it wanted to borrow the mirror to check its reflection before the festivities. Others humorously speculated that the lutung mistook its reflection for another monkey and was attempting to "rescue" it from captivity.
Some social media users marveled at how cute and tame lutungs appeared to be, expressing their desire to keep one as a pet. However, not everyone agreed. One commenter pointed out that while lutungs may seem gentle, they are still wild animals that can display aggression when provoked.
This viral encounter serves as a reminder that wildlife interactions can often be unpredictable-sometimes amusing, sometimes problematic, but always fascinating. While it may not have successfully taken the mirror, this lutung certainly stole the spotlight!
