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19/01/2024

Title: Clever Monkey Business: Primate Barter System Takes Vrindavan by Storm

In the bustling city of Vrindavan, known for its spiritual charm, a recent incident involving mischievous monkeys has left locals and tourists amused. On January 6, at Sri Rangnath Ji Mandir, a monkey made headlines by snatching a man's iPhone, turning the situation into an unexpected comedy.

Captured on video and shared on Instagram by user Vikas, the footage showcases two monkeys perched atop a structure, one of them proudly holding the man's prized iPhone. A crowd gathers, attempting to negotiate with the clever primate. In a surprising turn of events, a deal is struck by tossing a pack of Frooti to the monkey. Swiftly catching the drink, the monkey drops the iPhone, which is skillfully caught by an alert person on the ground.

The incident has sparked amusement and hilarity online, with netizens praising the monkeys for their intelligence and strategic thinking. Many remarked on the evolving tactics of monkeys, stealing valuables like phones and eyeglasses to barter them for food. One commenter humorously stated, "This is called the barter system," highlighting the monkeys' savvy negotiation skills.

This peculiar barter exchange has become a trend, with similar incidents reported in different parts of the world. In Bali, a few months ago, a monkey returned a woman's phone only after she offered it two fruits, showcasing the global reach of this primate barter phenomenon.

Netizens shared their own experiences, with one user stating, "Monkeys have new ideas on how to get food," while another playfully dubbed Vrindavan monkeys as "best traders." Some referred to them as "schemers" and "professionals," highlighting the unexpected business prowess of these urban primates.

As these witty monkeys continue to make headlines, locals and visitors alike are left both entertained and intrigued by the unexpected encounters with Vrindavan's savvy simians.

01/01/2024

Monkeys are wreaking havoc in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Their burgeoning population and habitat shift from forests to towns has created a new level of man-animal conflict in this hilly UT. Monkeys damage the crops and leave farmers grappling with losses that have badly affected J&K economy thus affecting the livelihood of the farmers. Increasing human-animal conflicts are posing enormous threat to food insecurity for small resource poor hilly areas farmers living in and around traditional forest areas. Hilly areas farmers are mainly have five major problems viz. dwindling water resources and dry spells, invasion by exotic weeds like Lantana and Parthenium in pastures and grazing lands, Rhesus monkey menace and marketing issues due to difficult terrains that have affected the livelihood of farmers, leading to large scale migration and leaving families dependent on state-subsidised food rations. The worst sufferer of monkey menace are hilly states/UT viz. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand. Nevertheless, other states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Delhi are also struggling to contain assaults by monkeys. The menace has now reached epic proportions with estimated loss of more than 3000 crores in India, While, in Himachal Pradesh direct and indirect damage to farm produce is estimated to around Rs.1000 crore annually. In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir about 250 villages in Jammu lose farm produce worth about Rs 33 crore every year because of attacks by wild monkeys. But it is strongly believed that exact estimates are much higher, around 300 – 500 crores and like Uttarakhand many village residents opt to sell their farmlands than grow crops in Reasi, Udhampur, Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Ramban, Rajouri, and Poonch districts. Besides damaging crops, over hundred people are bitten by monkeys every day and this results in huge expenditure on vaccines for the victims to avoid transmission of many other disease germs like the Herpes B virus10 due to such conflicts. Unlike other countries, the Indians have many religious and traditional beliefs about monkeys and their killing is not desired, but frequent conflicts have affected the traditional bond between man and monkey. The current methods of dealing with monkey menace are inefficient and only contributed to further accelerating the problem. Challenges remain to develop efficient management and conservation strategies to resolve the man-monkey conflicts. Behavioural ecologists find several issues with translocations of monkey as a solution, while sterilisation programmes did not meet expected results in Himachal Pradesh. A pilot project on oral contraceptives in a 20 square km area of the tree-lined institute, studying monkey behaviour and food habits is being attempted. Initial results have been found satisfactory and the scientists are confident that the contraceptive will keep the runaway monkey population down. Traditional and conventional ways are continued to remain crucial for the farmers in hilly region who are still practicing string to through stones (Gulail) and noise making methods like drum beating and firecrackers etc. to manage the monkey menace.
In an effort to find solution, we devised an innovative repelling sound device that mimic Baboon barking and validated the same in field situation under Jammu hills. The device was made out of simple metal paint container (1 liter capacity ).The lid of container remained open while a small circular whole (0.5 cm dia) was drilled in the centre of its bottom to which a 1 meter long string made of shoe lace was tied through a knot inside (Plate-1). This string is frequently dipped in a water-based solution as and when required and pulled against the bottom every time to produce the sound by holding with one hand while rubbing along the rope with another hand. The performance of this device was compared with two most commonly used methods in three different locations of village Ramkote in Kathua District of J&K viz Upper Ramkote, Lower Ramkote and Bhool each comprising 500 m2 area prone to attack by monkeys. The sound effect and frequency for each measure was also recorded. Each measure was practiced for 5 minute duration followed by an interval of 30 minute. All observations were recorded at the peak hour of activity (11 AM -1 PM) independently from a roof top. The mean numbers of monkey entering the area after each interval of treatment were recorded. After obtaining the preliminary data we distributed ten numbers of such devices to farmers of nearby villages and recorded their response accordingly.
Monkeys are the second largest population in primates, after humans. The deforestation has led to destruction of natural habitat. As a result, monkeys turn to villages and cities in search of food and shelter. Experts say the reason the population of monkeys has multiplied after their natural habitat was destroyed is because of their ability to adapt to new habitats. Human settlements provide monkeys easy access to food. As a result, the time they spent in the wild finding food is now being spent in procreation. There is a population explosion. Monkeys start stealing from humans. The onslaught by humans makes them more aggressive, increasing human monkey conflicts. According to the Primate Research Centre, Jodhpur, which is one of the three Union government run institutes on primates, more than 1,000 cases of monkey bites are reported every day in Indian cities. Almost all cities with high monkey population have abundant stories of monkeys “encroaching and destroying” property and “robbing” people. Besides dozens of incidents of minor injuries, three cases of monkey attacks in the recent past have been alarming, including one about a month back in Aminabad, Lucknow in which a 27 year old man died. In large Institute like SGPGIMS with huge reserve forest area, the monkeys have been encroaching into the patient care areas in search of food. Patients and attendants also feed monkeys due to the religious beliefs. This has led monkeys to settle in the hospital area due to easy availability of food. The problems created by monkeys were faced by institute like AIIMS also. In 2014, Monkeys damaged emergency oxygen storage tank in AIIMS causing panic. The Hospital administration at SGPGIMS has taken many steps to control the rampage by monkeys. In spite of all the steps taken, an incident of monkey menace has taken place in the Institute which has been studied with objectives to identify the underlying cause and impact in regards to loss of bed days or financial loss.
There is need to try to emulate the Himachal Pradesh’s sterilization drive in J&K also and for that purpose special budget needs to be sanctioned by the state Government. The government should also issue a notice that levies a fine on people feeding monkeys at roads, pilgrims and tourists sites. Feeding to the monkeys leads to abandon their natural habitat and they migrate towards villages and towns and create lot of problems to the people. Feeding, baiting and luring of monkeys are the offences under the Wildlife Protection Act. According to the experts the act of feeding makes them believe that humans are inferior to them. Combinations of strategies are needed to control the monkey menace in J&K. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi is promoting the ginger, turmeric, marigold, lemon grass, vetiver grass and geranium grasses in the district which are not affected by the monkeys and farmers can generate extra income and employment by commercially growing these crops. Also there is need to restore the forests so that monkeys remain confined in those areas.
The following measures are taken in crop protection from monkeys and wild animals:

Manually guarding the fields: To protect the crops, farmers deploy labours during day and night or if fields are small, farmers on their own protect the crops. Farmers use crackers, gun fires for scaring away the monkeys / wild animals. Cost of labour is very high due to shortage of labour. Deployment of labour to guard field crops from monkey menace do not always guarantee 100% protection of crops due to human limitations of functioning in difficult terrain & adverse weather and night hours.
Crop diversification :To avoid crop damage from monkey menace and wild animals, many farmers have changed their cropping pattern from traditional crops which are generally consumed by monkeys to newer crops like aloe vera, ginger, garlic, turmeric, marigold, medicinal and aromatic plants, which are not consumed / damaged by monkeys. Value addition in floriculture and lemongrass are opening new avenues of income and employment for the farmers of hilly areas. of
Sterilising monkey to control population: HP Forest Department is undertaking sterilization of monkeys in Shimla, Hamirpur, Kangra and Unadistricts to control the monkey population. Till December 2013, a total of 77,280 monkeys were sterilised.H.P. Forest Department is leading the innovative programme of monkey sterilization to control the ever increasing population of monkeys. Four Monkey Sterilization Centres (MSCs) located at Tutikandi (Shimla), Sastar (Hamirpur), Gopalpur (Kangra) and Boul (Una) are operative in the State. The sterilization in males is done through thermocautericcoagulative vasectomy and in females through endoscopic thermocauterytubectomy. The impact of monkey sterilization programme in stabilizing the monkey population is visible in many pockets of the State. The full impact of sterilization on monkey population shall be discernible in future when sterilization of considerable monkey population shall be achieved.
III. The Solution:
While number of alternatives are practiced by farmers and government to protect the crops from damage by monkeys and wild animals, none of these assure 100% success in crop protection. A new technique of power fencing is seen as ultimate solution. The solar powered fence electrifies the fence with pulsating current and these pulses are the “shock” felt by an animal that touches an electrified fence. Unlike a conventional fence, an electric fence is a psychological barrier such that animals learn to respect the fence. Any periphery can be solar fenced, though the cost differs with respect to the area to be fenced.
IV. The Solar Power Fencing Technology:
The fence is like barbed wire fencing with multiple strands of plain wires and metal/cement/wooden posts to hold the strands in position. The wires carry high voltage current. The Solar Power Fence gives a sharp, short but a non-lethal shock to the intruder and creates psychological fear, against any tampering. The alarm incorporated in the system gets activated and alert the inmates of the protected area. Human and Animal safety
The electric shock is completely safe and non-lethal for human and animals. The animal / human touching the fence will keep himself away from the fence. As current is pulsating (not live) and passing at every 1 to 1.2 second and only for amilli-second (1000th of second) of time,the animal gets enough time to get away from the fence. Monkey Repellent
Monkeys can be expelled by the direct simulation on their central nerves, through the sonic/ultrasonic wave. The sonic/ultrasonic wave attacks the auditory and nervous system of pests causing pain and discomfort. The only high-powered ultrasonic monkey repeller with special “Multiplex Modulated Sweeping Ultrasonic Sounds” available in India. These high intensity ultrasonic sound waves (10-65 KHz) are out of the range of hearing of humans and most household pets, except pests. These nerve-crushing sounds directly pe*****te their brain and nervous systems and make them uneasy and act abnormally-such as frantic jumping, stampeding which result in the voluntary repulsion against ultrasonic wave areas and monkeys find it impossible to stay in such radiated areas. The monkey repeller device can get rid of monkey menace and nuisance effectively.Ultrasonic wave causes great pain and discomfort to monkeys but does no harm to humans.
(The writer is Sr. Scientist & Head of KVK,

16/12/2023

A six-year-old girl has died after a troop of monkeys chased her off the roof of her home in Karnataka, northern India.

Kirti was sunbathing with her grandfather Chandrapal on the second floor when monkeys pounced on them Saturday morning.
The youngster fled from the cartload of primates only to tumble off the terrace of her family home in Sirsi, a town in the Uttar Pradesh district.
She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

A family member told the Times of India: ‘She was chatting with her grandfather, Chandra Pal, on the house terrace while others were working downstairs. Monkeycatcher.co.in

All of a sudden, we heard Kirti screaming for help.
‘Before we could climb upstairs, we heard a loud thud and found her in a pool of blood.’

Kirti’s father, Kamap Deep, said the little girl tried to escape to the stairs.
‘There was nothing we could do,’ the farmer added.
Local officials, Deep claimed, aren’t doing much to support residents who are being terrorised by the animals, with stray dogs also posing a problem.

Sambhal district hospital bosses say up to seven people are arriving at the facility who have been injured by monkeys, the Hindi-language newspaper Amar Ujala reported.
Nagar panchayat councillors, akin to a municipal council, have twice approved motions to catch the wild monkeys.
Kausar Abbas, the council’s chairman, says federal forest officials have given them the go-ahead and a team of monkey catchers will be sent from Mathura.

Karnataka has long been home to primates who call the state’s dense forests, patchwork of ginger, areca nut and coconut farmlands and urban spaces home.
But human-monkey clashes have been on the rise for years. So much so that ‘monkey menace’ is an all too common phrase used by locals, politicians and the press alike.
Farmers growing crops by the Western Ghats mountain range have long been given headaches by the monkeys, such as the spritely bonnet macaques notorious for picking at their crops.
In a bid to avoid major losses to the agriculture sector, farm workers across the state have taken the problem into their own hands – in 2020 alone dozens of monkeys were killed in districts along the Western Ghats.

15/11/2023

MONKEY MAYHEM Boy, 10, killed by monkey that ‘ripped out his intestines’ as large gang of beasts runs riot attacking humans

Dipak Thakor, 10, was reportedly playing with his friends in his small village of Salki in Gandhinager, Gujarat, India when he was terrorised by a notorious gang of apes.
The brutal attack started with the ferocious beasts jumping onto Dipak before they resorted to puncturing the boys skin and digging their claws inside of him as they tore out his intestines.
The youngster was quickly taken to a local hospital but tragically died before doctors could even begin to help him.
An official said in a statement: "His intestine was ripped out in the attack. He rushed (back) to his house and was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival

This is the third attack by monkeys in the village within a week."
Forest official for Salki, Vishal Chaudhary reassured the villagers that he and his team were desperately hunting down the killer predators and had been trying to catch the "large troop" for a while.
He said: "We have rescued two langurs in the past one week, and set up cages to trap another langur.
"There is a large troop of monkeys in the village, including four adults who have been involved in attacks in the past one week. Two of them have been rescued. Efforts are on to cage another."

Indian has a worrying history with dangerous marsupials but luckily the "world's most wanted monkey" was finally "arrested" after attacking 20 people in a two-week reign of terror.
The monkey had a £200 bounty on its head before it was caught in India in June.
Earlier this year, a helpless three-year-old was abducted by a monkey before the furry beast carried her up a cliff.
The terrified toddler was snatched by the criminal primate when her parents were busy working in a nearby field in Liupanshui, southwest China.

The tot's father Liu said: "It was just a minute, and when I turned around, the child was gone. We were all very anxious.
"The child's mother started crying immediately, and I comforted her while contacting the police."
Another petrified parent was Riley Whitelum who was forced to whack an angry monkey after it tried to swipe at his one-year-old son.
The brave father ended up with a nasty bite and needed to have 20 days worth of injections to prevent a horror case of rabies.

11/11/2023

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05/11/2023

Ghaziabad: A picture of a troop of monkeys descending on the newly opened Duhai Depot RapidX station has triggered a debate on who will address the problem of simians, if any.Nitesh Pratihast, a commuter, said he took the picture on October 21, the first day of the rapid rails operations. I got off at Duhai Depot and saw a group of monkeys atop the platform screen doors.Some of them walked around the station while others squatted on the platform. I found it amusing and took a picture on my phone, he told TOI. The NCR Transport Corporation should do something about it because monkey bites are quite common in other parts of the city.Officials from NCRTC said they needed to verify the picture first. It could have been taken before the inauguration. And even if monkeys were actually there, it should be treated as a solitary incident. We havent received any complaints related to monkey menace so far.The official added that the private agency maintaining the station would hire monkey catchers should the animals raid the platforms again.Both Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation and the forest department said it was the others responsibility to tackle monkeys. We have a policy for dogs and stray cattle. But there is none when it comes to monkeys. It is the forest departments domain, said Anuj Singh, the chief veterinary officer at GMC.District forest officer Manish Singh said they were no longer responsible for catching monkeys. We were, but till a few years ago. The government rolled out revised guidelines in January this year, specifying that municipal corporations will deal with monkeys, he added. According to the last animal census in May 2022, there are 5,600 monkeys in the city. We also published the following articles recentlyReinstate protection to Rhesus monkeys: PetaAnimal rights activists in India gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest against the use of rhesus macaques in pharmaceutical experiments. The activists, from organizations such as Peta and FIAPO, expressed concerns over the removal of protections that had been in place for the species under the Wild Life (Protection) Act for 50 years. They argued that restoring these protections would ensure the welfare of the animals, maintain local ecosystems, and protect human health. The rhesus macaque, a common monkey species in Delhi, has been treated like stray cats or dogs since being removed from the schedules of the Wildlife Protection Act.Bite that: Dog attack every 15 minutes; monkey every hour in LucknowStray dogs are responsible for the majority of animal bites in Lucknow, with one person being bitten every 15 minutes. Monkeys and cats also frequently attack, with an incident occurring approximately once every hour. Even animals like horses, donkeys, and rodents contribute to this statistic. Over 12,600 people received anti-rabies vaccines in the past month. The situation has become a significant threat to public safety, particularly in areas such as Chowk, Thakurganj, and Balaganj. The presence of stray dogs is a common complaint, with an average of 20 complaints received daily by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. Monkeys have also been disturbing residents in various localities.Day 2 of India Mobile Congress 2023: Senior execs of Airtel, TCS, Qulacomm and others attend -- who said whatThe 7th Edition of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 is currently taking place in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India, focuses on showcasing futuristic technologies and Indias digital and telecommunication capabilities. Key industry leaders and officials have participated in panel discussions on various topics including 5G applications, enterprise digital transformation, and the role of India in the global semiconductor landscape. The exhibition aims to highlight Indias expertise in emerging technologies such as 5G, 6G, AI, and cybersecurity.

18/10/2023

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12/10/2023

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08/10/2023

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08/10/2023

*Title: Taming the Troublemakers: Gargi's Mission to End Monkey Menace Across India*

*Introduction:*

India's cultural richness is undeniably complemented by its diverse wildlife, including the mischievous monkeys that often share our urban and rural spaces. These creatures, while captivating in their own right, can sometimes pose challenges and disruptions to our daily lives. Meet Vijaypal Singh, the driving force behind Gargi, an animal care and control service provider based in the heart of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Today, we delve into the fascinating world of Gargi and its unwavering commitment to addressing the monkey menace that many communities across India face.

*Understanding the Monkey Menace:*

Monkeys are an integral part of India's ecosystem, but their increasing interaction with humans has led to conflicts. From raiding crops and homes to occasionally displaying aggressive behavior, these situations can understandably cause distress. It is here that Gargi steps in, with its mission firmly rooted in creating a harmonious coexistence between humans and monkeys.

*The Gargi Story:*

Vijaypal Singh, a native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, founded Gargi with a vision of resolving the escalating human-monkey conflicts through ethical and humane means. He understood that the solution lay not in harming these creatures but in finding ways to peacefully mitigate the issues they caused. Gargi's journey began with this simple yet profound belief.

*Our Comprehensive Services:*

At Gargi, we offer a range of services aimed at addressing the monkey menace effectively and compassionately. These services include:

1. *Humane Monkey Catching:* Our skilled team employs ethical methods and state-of-the-art equipment to safely capture monkeys, ensuring their well-being throughout the process.

2. *Relocation and Rehabilitation:* We relocate captured monkeys to suitable natural habitats, allowing them to thrive in their own environment. This humane approach reduces the chances of their return to human settlements.

3. *Public Awareness Campaigns:* Education is a vital part of our mission. We conduct awareness campaigns to empower communities with the knowledge needed to coexist peacefully with these intelligent creatures.

*Why Choose Gargi:*

What sets Gargi apart is its steadfast commitment to ethical practices and the welfare of all animals involved. Our experts are not only proficient in the humane capture and release of monkeys but also well-versed in their behavior and ecology. Our extensive experience across different regions of India equips us to tackle the unique challenges posed by different monkey populations.

*Our Impact:*

Over the years, Gargi has made a significant impact in reducing monkey-human conflicts. Our efforts have led to safer neighborhoods, protected crops, and a restored ecological balance in various regions. We measure our success by the tangible improvements in the quality of life for the communities we serve.

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Gargi Animal Care and Control Services invites you to join us in our mission to create a more harmonious world for both humans and monkeys. Together, we can turn the page on monkey-human conflicts and foster a more compassionate world.

*Conclusion:*

As we conclude our journey into the world of Gargi, we salute the vision of Vijaypal Singh and the dedication of his team. Their commitment to finding humane solutions to the monkey menace is not just a service but a reflection of the compassion that defines our society. With Gargi by our side, we can look forward to a future where humans and monkeys share their spaces peacefully, respecting the rich tapestry of life that India is known for.

If you're ready to take action against monkey menace in your area, don't hesitate to contact Gargi Animal Care and Control Services. Together, we can create a safer and more harmonious environment for all.

Title: Taming the Troublemakers: Gargi's Mission to End Monkey Menace Across India* *Introduction:* India's cultural richness is undeniably complemented by its diverse wildlife, including the mischievous monkeys that often share our urban and rural spaces. These creatures, while captivating in their...

26/04/2023

29/03/2023

The Delhi High Court, like the rest of the city, has a monkey problem. And it’s just not cute anymore. The court is desperate for solutions.

It’s past lunch-time and the crowd has thinned at the canteen. It’s time for the monkeys to take over. A big monkey jumps on the PVC shed overhead the food stalls, slides down a metal pipe and hops boldly to the marble tables. Just when a lawyer puts down a bowl of gulab jamun, the monkey grabs it and gulps it down. The startled lawyer swiftly scurries away, leaving his file behind. The smaller monkeys soon follow. Hopping from one table to the other, picking chapatis and curd bowls from people’s plates and dustbins.

The court has hired two men to scare the monkeys away with slingshots and people have been asked to not feed the simians in the court premises.

The solutions are also being found inside the courtroom. But the monkeys are here to stay.

Matharu writes that Delhi has been trying to fix this issue since at least 2007, when a deputy mayor of the city fell to his death after being attacked by a monkey on a balcony. The city has banned feeding monkeys and pursued various efforts to sterilize them or move them to wildlife sanctuaries.

But it hasn’t worked, and officials are giving up:

“There is no way out. The government is helpless,” says Santosh Tiwari, the lawyer representing the Delhi government in an ongoing case in the high court on the monkey menace. “The problem of monkeys is different than stray dogs, cats and birds. Monkeys are difficult to catch. The government has tried different ways, nothing has worked.”

We might think of monkeys as cute, but they bite and attack people. Matharu writes:

Inside the village’s lanes, the monkeys are a terror. Women sit on charpoys with sticks when their children play in the lanes.

“The monkeys here have bitten more than 25 people. They run after children, enter their schools and even come inside kitchens to take away our food. We have complained so many times, but no one listens,” says Sunil Kumar, a resident of Sangam Vihar village.