Tuesday, February 12

Jinx monkeys

A group of red-faced monkeys that can mimic human laughter has been sighted in the mountain ranges of Sal-dab, a sacred mountain in Northern Mindanao, The STAR learned recently.

The monkey that mimics human voice is known to natives as Uma-ay and is believed to bring a curse on whoever sees it.

According to local folklore, whoever sees the creature will lose his way in the jungle or may encounter misfortune, accident or even death along the way.

ABS-CBN Interactive

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