In some tourism hot spots, feeding the primates, known as “provisioning”, is deliberate but regulated, ensuring tourists see ...

“Feeding monkeys by tourists in Galliyat and other scenic sites including Margalla hills has disturbed the eating habits of the animal which is creating a lot of problems for locals, ...

Sometimes, he'd feed them off his palm. "The monkeys attack people only because they're hungry," says Sharma. In the past, feeding them was a way to keep the relations peaceable.

“Feeding monkeys is strictly prohibited and there are signboards stating this, but there are still visitors who persist in doing so. “We can only issue verbal warnings because there are no ...

Long-tailed macaques eat food at a designated feeding area near Phra Prang Sam Yot temple, before officials started capturing monkeys in Lopburi, Thailand, February 3, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa ...

In some tourism hot spots, feeding the primates, known as "provisioning," is deliberate but regulated, ensuring tourists see the monkeys but cannot feed them.

Why people do it. As primate experts, we deal with the negative effects of uncontrolled monkey feeding all the time and know the complexities of this common human behavior.Our recent review of the ...

However, many instances of people feeding primates causes negative interactions, so understanding why people feed monkeys is vital. Feeding wildlife often results in plastic waste. maxontravel ...