The Plastic Age: How Nusa Penida’s Monkeys Adapted to Tourism

A selfie shows a red-haired woman with tattoos, hanging on a wooden railing in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. She is wearing a black dress and gold arm cuffs. Behind her is a scenic view of the ocean, a coastline with green cliffs, a sandy beach, and a cloudy sky. A metal structure is visible in the sky.

The video shows a woman with long, red hair standing near a wooden railing, looking out at a large, green, rocky formation surrounded by the ocean. The woman is wearing a black dress and has tattoos on her arms and back. She turns her head to look at the camera, then turns back to look at the view. The ocean is calm, and the sky is cloudy with a hint of orange on the horizon. The rocky formation has a small beach at its base.

Two macaques are sitting on a wooden railing overlooking the sea, at dusk. One is grooming the other, picking through its fur. The sun is setting over the water in the background. The sky is filled with clouds.

The image shows a woman with red hair taking a selfie at Uluwatu Temple, located in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. She has a surprised expression and is wearing gold bracelets. The background shows the ocean, cloudy sky, and several monkeys on a railing. One monkey is holding a plastic bottle. The temple steps are visible on the right side of the frame.

A waist-up selfie shows a man and woman posing on stairs in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The woman has red hair, tattoos, and wears a black top and gold jewelry. The man has short brown hair, wears a black tank top and black Adidas shorts. They are standing on stone steps with a wooden railing. The background features a cliff and ocean. A partially-obscured structure is visible over the ocean. The sky is blue with clouds.

The video shows a monkey sitting on a wooden railing in front of an ocean landscape. The monkey is light brown with a long tail and is looking towards the right side of the frame. Behind the railing is a green, rocky island and a wide expanse of blue ocean under a sky with scattered white clouds. A woman with curly hair and a tattoo on her shoulder is partially visible in the foreground on the right side of the frame. The monkey is the focal point of the video, captured against the backdrop of the scenic ocean view.

A woman with red hair and tattoos is taking a selfie video on a cliff overlooking the ocean. She is wearing a black tank top and has gold bracelets on her left wrist. In the background, there is a construction crane, the sun setting over the ocean, and rocky cliffs. The woman looks at the camera and then turns her head to the right to look at the view.

A selfie photograph depicts a red-haired woman in a black dress standing on a wooden structure overlooking the ocean and landscape, potentially taken in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The sky and water take up the majority of the frame, meeting at the horizon. The woman's face and part of her torso are visible; she has tattoos on her arm and chest and is wearing gold bracelets. A second person wearing a white shirt and khaki shorts is also present. A distinct metal structure extends out into the water in the background. Vegetation is seen on the cliffs and surrounding land. The sun shines brightly, creating a silhouette effect and influencing the overall lighting of the shot.

A monkey is perched on a dark wooden railing overlooking a scenic landscape in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The background features a coastline with cliffs, a body of water, and a sky filled with dramatic clouds and the setting sun. A construction crane is faintly visible in the distance. Vegetation is visible behind the railing.

A red-haired woman with multiple tattoos and piercings poses for a selfie. The setting is Nusa Penida, Indonesia, overlooking the ocean and a lush green hillside. The woman wears a black top and several pieces of gold jewelry. The background features a metal railing and a tiled surface. The sky is filled with clouds illuminated by the sun.

A woman with red hair and tattoos poses for a selfie at sunset in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. A monkey sits on the railing in the background. Behind the railing is a lush, green landscape. To the left, a partly cloudy sky is visible.

A couple is kissing on what appears to be a cliffside in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The woman has red hair and tattoos on her chest and arm. She is wearing a black tank top and a short skirt. The man has dark hair and a beard. He is wearing a black tank top and shorts with three white stripes. He has a tattoo on his arm. The person taking the photo is holding their arm up in the frame with gold bangles on their wrist. Behind the couple, the ocean is visible, with some small islands. A monkey is perched on the cliff's edge. The weather is sunny with some clouds.

A monkey clings to a wooden railing overlooking a cliffside on Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The cliff, covered with green vegetation, plunges into the ocean below, with the foamy turquoise water visible near the base. Further out, the ocean extends to the horizon, appearing as a deeper blue. The monkey, with its brown fur, is positioned on the right, seemingly looking down at the cliff. The tail of the monkey dangles off the edge of the railing. Green leafy plants can be seen surrounding the wooden railing on the right.

A woman with red hair wearing a black dress stands on a wooden structure overlooking the ocean and a cliff covered in green vegetation. The location is likely in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The woman has tattoos on her chest and arms and is wearing jewelry. She appears to be posing for a photograph, with the ocean and cliff serving as a scenic backdrop.

The image shows a group of people at Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. A woman with red hair and tattoos is leaning against a wooden railing, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a black dress and sandals. Behind her is the turquoise ocean and the distinctive cliff formation of Kelingking Beach. In the foreground, two men are standing, one wearing a green shirt and shorts, and the other wearing a black backpack. The sky is blue with white clouds, and the sun is shining brightly. The group is on a stone staircase leading down to the beach.

Monkeys sit on a wooden railing with an ocean view behind them. There are at least three monkeys on the railing, and a set of steps leads down to the foreground. A green, rocky hill is adjacent to the railing and the ocean is wide and gray. The sky is cloudy.

The video shows two monkeys on a railing overlooking a scenic coastal view. The railing is made of dark brown wood and separates a tiled walkway from a steep, green slope leading down to the ocean. The ocean stretches out to the horizon, and an island covered in greenery is visible in the distance. The sky is blue with scattered white clouds. One monkey is walking along the top of the railing, while the other is sitting on it. A person wearing a black dress stands to the left of the monkeys, observing them.

The image shows a person with red hair wearing a black dress and gold jewelry, situated on a set of gray concrete stairs. The person has tattoos on their chest and arm. A small green bush sits between the steps, and beyond the stairs is a metal railing overlooking a verdant, tree-filled area. A portion of a building with a wooden structure can be seen in the background on the left side of the image. The location is Nusa Penida, Indonesia.

The image shows a monkey sitting on a wooden structure with metal supports, holding a white object in its hands. The background consists of dense green foliage. The sky is overcast. The image was likely taken in a wooded area. The location is Nusa Penida, Indonesia.

The image captures a view from a staircase leading down to Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. The turquoise ocean and distinctive T-Rex shaped cliffs are visible beyond the wooden railing. A group of tourists is walking down the stairs. The sky has scattered clouds. A blue and white banner is visible, extending to the left of the staircase. Trees and foliage line the side of the staircase.

A selfie taken in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, shows a woman with red hair and tattoos posing with monkeys. The woman is sticking out her tongue and making a hand gesture. Several monkeys are visible on the railing and the steps behind her. In the background, there is a view of the ocean, cliffs, and cloudy sky. A construction crane is visible in the distance.

A medium shot shows a tattooed woman with red hair posing on a wooden railing with the Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, as the backdrop. The woman is wearing a black dress and multiple gold bracelets on her wrist, along with other jewelry such as a necklace. Her left arm rests on the wooden railing, showing tattoos. The environment includes the dramatic cliffs of Kelingking Beach, the blue ocean, and a sky filled with white clouds. Part of a manmade wooden structure is visible in the background. The scene is well-lit, suggesting daytime. The composition is an angled view that emphasizes both the woman and the scenic location.

Two individuals are depicted in an outdoor setting in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, with a line of people visible in the background near the coastline. The person on the right is a man with short brown hair, wearing a black tank top and black shorts with white stripes. He has a wristwatch on his left wrist, and is wearing white sneakers. The person on the left, also facing the camera, has black hair, wears black glasses, and is dressed in a light-colored shirt, snakeskin print shorts, and gray sneakers. Both people have painted nails. They are extending their hands toward each other. Green foliage is visible on the left of the frame. The ground appears to be a paved walkway.

The video shows a woman with red hair standing on a concrete staircase, facing a scenic view of the ocean. She is wearing a black dress and sandals. Her arms are initially outstretched to the sides, and she then moves them upward, crossing her wrists. The background features a large, green-covered rock formation in the ocean, with the sky partially visible above, displaying a cloudy sunset. A wooden fence surrounds the staircase, with green plants growing alongside it. A structure with white pillars is faintly visible to the side.

The video shows a scenic view of a coast with people standing on a stone staircase overlooking the ocean. Two monkeys are visible on the staircase, one perched on the railing and the other sitting on a step. Both monkeys appear to be eating. The weather appears partly cloudy.

A monkey is holding a white cup to its face while perched on a bamboo structure next to a black metal railing. Lush green vegetation is behind the railing. In the background, a verdant hill meets a cloudy sky. The photo was taken in Nusa Penida, Indonesia.

The video shows a high-angle view of a large, green, dinosaur-shaped rock formation jutting out into a turquoise ocean. There is a sandy beach at the base of the rock formation. There is some foliage visible in the foreground. The sky is cloudy.

A young woman with red hair is taking a selfie at Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. She is holding onto a wooden railing on a stone stairway, with a view of the beach and ocean below. The beach has white sand and turquoise water. A rock formation is in the water near the beach. There is a metal structure connected to the cliffside.

A video shows two monkeys on the landing of some steps beside a wooden fence with greenery between the fence posts. In the background, the ocean extends to the horizon, and there's a white structure on the shore. One monkey is eating something while the other climbs on top of the fence, maneuvering along one of the wooden rails.

A woman with red hair is taking a selfie at a location overlooking the coast. She is wearing a black top and has multiple gold bracelets on her arm. She has tattoos on her arm and shoulder. In the background, there are monkeys on a tree branch near a walkway with a metal railing. The sky is visible, with clouds and glimpses of sunlight. The location is potentially in the city of Nusa Penida, Indonesia, based on environmental cues like the vegetation and coastal features. The ground appears to be made of stone or concrete. The overall scene has a casual and tourist-like quality.

A woman with bright red hair stands on a cliff overlooking the ocean. She wears a black halter top and several necklaces. She has tattoos on her arm and chest. Her hair is windblown. In the background, a tall structure rises from the beach, seemingly part of a construction project. The ocean is visible, with waves crashing against the shore. The sky is cloudy. She appears to be taking a selfie or video of herself. She makes eye contact with the camera, then looks to her right, and back to the camera.

A vertical photograph shows a monkey in silhouette sitting on a railing with a cloudy sky, the sun, and an ocean backdrop. The monkey sits on the left, with its back to the camera and head turned to the left. The metal railing is constructed of horizontal and vertical bars with green trees and foliage in the background to the right. A light orange glow stretches vertically from the bottom to the top of the image with numerous dark grey clouds, light clouds, and some blue sky on the left. The ocean is in the far background. The location is Nusa Penida, Indonesia.

The image depicts a group of monkeys at Uluwatu Temple in Nusa Penida, Indonesia. Several monkeys are perched on a metal railing, while others are on a set of concrete steps. In the background, there is a view of the coastline and a partly cloudy sky with a warm-toned glow, likely from the setting sun. A small portion of a tree branch is visible on the left and an orange crane is barely seen on the bottom left.