Are Barbary Apes Indigenous To Gibraltar...?

Question

How did they get there? Have the always been there, or did someone introduce them?

Thanks

Answer 1

It is thought that Romans brought them over as pets though nothing has been proven. Certainly, they are not indigenous.

Answer 2

They are not indigenous to Gibraltar but are thought to have crossed the strait from North Africa centuries ago with merchants or invaders. They are misnamed as apes, as they are tailless macaques, a species of monkey.

Answer 3

I was there and they climb all over you and steel your food!  Me no likey

Answer 4

they were introduced from africa. they are actualy makak monkeys.