Locals charging money to hold rescued baby monkeys on the side of the road

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Chloe T.275 rep1
asked about 14 hours ago

Near Sigiriya, locals have baby toque macaques chained up and ask tourists for money to hold them. What are the regulations on keeping wild monkeys as pets.

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Chloe T.275 rep1

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It is strictly illegal under the Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance to capture, hold, or exhibit wild primates for profit in Sri Lanka without a permit (which is never granted for roadside begging). They poach the babies by killing the mothers. Do not pay them. Take a photo of the location and report it to the DWC hotline.

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Amali W.1890 rep1

Paying them only creates demand for more poaching. It is a cruel scam disguised as a rescue operation.

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Ruwan D.1900 rep1

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