South African baboons have begun frequenting private pools to cool off (Credit: By Charles J Sharp/sharp photography/ commons.wikimedia.org/ CC BY-SA 4.0)

Some smart baboons in South Africa (SA) have discovered an easier way to cool off from the hot weather than seeking out streams or rivers — taking a dip inside family and resort pools! This past week, a series of videos have been making the rounds on the internet, showing the playful monkeys sneaking into backyards when the owners are not around and staging "wild" pool parties.