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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765782145345photo-collage.png (2)_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: Philippine Eagle Foundation</em></span></span></span></div><p>DAVAO CITY — As the “Maui Wowie” trend continues to flood social media timelines, new and unexpected participants are keeping up by sharing their own entries—this time from the animal kingdom.</p><p>Long-tailed macaques at the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City have seemingly joined the viral craze, with their natural agility perfectly matching the trend’s signature moves of hanging, swinging, and flipping.</p><p>In a video posted on the Philippine Eagle Foundation’s Facebook page, the macaques are seen “living their best life at Macaque Island,” effortlessly hanging from ropes, climbing trees, and performing acrobatic flips, earning comparisons to “nature’s gymnasts.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F900909859171221%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>The foundation also shared a fun fact about the Philippine long-tailed macaque, explaining that hanging and swinging from branches are natural behaviors essential for their survival, safety, and development.</p><p>“Juvenile macaques are often seen swinging from branches and hanging upside down, showing their muscular strength, agile limbs, and playful energy. These behaviors help them grow strong, stay safe, and adapt to life in the forest,” the Philippine Eagle Foundation said.</p><p>Adding to the fun, the video was set to the trending “Maui Wowie” version performed by Kapamilya singer Darren Espanto. </p><p>The rendition unexpectedly sparked an online frenzy after Espanto performed Kid Cudi’s 2008 hit on ASAP last November 30, turning the song into a viral sensation across platforms.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2x9hox1v6aE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>Long-tailed macaques at the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City have seemingly joined the viral craze, with their natural agility perfectly matching the trend’s signature moves of hanging, swinging, and flipping.</p>

Long-tailed macaques at the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City have seemingly joined the viral craze, with their natural agility perfectly matching the trend’s signature moves of hanging, swinging, and flipping.

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'Monkey Wowie': Long-tailed macaques 'join' viral craze with playful moves

Hernel Tocmo

Published Dec 15, 2025 03:07 PM PHT

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