An environmentally-friendly monkey has gone viral after it was caught on camera drinking from a street tap in India.

After quenching its thirst, the smart simian proves its green credentials by turning off the tap.

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SWNS reports that the monkey was spotted on a hot day in the holy city of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, northern India.

The video has gone viral on social media. “If a monkey can save water, why can't we save water,” wrote one commenter, on Facebook.

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The incident occurred on July 30, according to SWNS.

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The Times of India reports that the growing monkey population in Vrindavan has been posing a problem to locals and pilgrims visiting the Hindu holy town. Monkey attacks have increased significantly in recent years, it said.

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