KATHMANDU . The Government of Nepal has declared wild red monkeys an agricultural pest for a period of one year, allowing farmers to chase, capture, or drive away the animals if they damage crops on private farmland.
The Ministry of Forests and Environment published the decision in the Nepal Gazette on Thursday, marking the second time the species has been officially classified as harmful to agriculture.

Under the new provision, farmers may take action if wild red monkeys enter... [Read more]