Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:43am on 02 Sep 2023,Saturday India
Ahead of the G20 summit in New Delhi, life-sized langur monkey cutouts have appeared across the city to deter rhesus monkeys from causing disruptions. Rhesus monkeys have been a persistent problem, darting into traffic and attacking pedestrians. The larger langur monkeys, identifiable by their black faces, are used by authorities to intimidate the smaller monkeys. Alongside the cutouts, workers mimic langur calls, creating the illusion of their presence. Food is provided to monkeys in forested areas to keep them within boundaries, with positive results reported. This isn't the first time New Delhi has used langurs to address monkey issues during major events, such as the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
