Nearby, a cheeky young macaque named Tito was watching. Tito is well known in the sanctuary for his playful, prank-loving personality. He’s the kind of monkey who will untie shoelaces, steal water bottles, or even play dead just to get attention. And when he spotted Rambo enjoying that banana, his mischievous mind started plotting.
Slowly and silently, Tito crept up behind Rambo. Visitors and staff nearby began to whisper and giggle, watching the monkey’s sneaky approach. As Rambo took a bite of the banana and closed his eyes to savor the taste, Tito made his move. With lightning speed, he reached out—and snatched the remaining half of the banana straight from Rambo’s mouth!
For one second, time seemed to freeze.
Rambo opened his eyes, blinking in disbelief. He slowly turned his head and locked eyes with the banana thief. Tito, now holding the stolen fruit like a trophy, grinned and stuffed it into his mouth, thinking he had pulled off the perfect prank.
Big mistake.
Without making a sound, Rambo rose to his full height. He wasn’t angry—at least, not in a violent way—but he wasn’t going to let the disrespect slide. With a long arm, he reached out, grabbed Tito by the tail, and gently—but firmly—dragged him back. In one quick swoop, he picked up the young monkey like a naughty toddler and sat him down on the ground, banana-less and wide-eyed.
Tito didn’t resist. He knew he’d been caught red-handed.
The onlookers burst into laughter. Staff members couldn’t help but smile as they watched Rambo calmly assert his dominance without any aggression. He didn’t hit or scare Tito—he simply showed who was boss and taught the little monkey a lesson he wouldn’t forget.
Rambo then returned to his spot, and in a classy finishing touch, grabbed a new banana offered by a nearby caretaker and enjoyed it in peace. As for Tito? He sat quietly for a while, clearly thinking twice about pulling off another stunt like that.
This hilarious moment is more than just a funny monkey story—it’s a perfect example of how smart, expressive, and socially aware orangutans are. They know fairness, respect, and boundaries. And while they’re peaceful by nature, even the gentlest orangutan has a limit.
