Oct 15, 2008

Monkeys used as tavern waiters in Japan

A tavern in Japan is using two monkeys to serve its customers.

The owner says he realized his pets could be used as waiters when the older of the pair started aping him at work.

The monkeys, Yat-chan and Fuku-chan, are only allowed to work in shifts of up to two hours a day due to Japanese animal rights regulations.

Appreciative customers tip them with boiled soya-beans to enjoy during their down time.

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