KOTA KINABALU: Mischievous macaques are posing a growing problem across Sabah.
Istana Negeri, housing estates, farms and villages were constantly raided by the macaques, leaving Sabah Wildlife Department rangers flustered in their efforts to control the primates that frequently outsmarted humans.
"Major areas of conflict are Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Belud, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Sandakan. The solution, he said, was a comprehensive management plan for human-wildlife conflict that was escalating across Sabah with human settlements in close proximity to jungles and forests. "Their presence also raises a public health concern through the possible transmission of zoonotic diseases," he added.
"In general, the macaques are attracted to residential neighbourhoods, whether in the city or villages, to forage for edible scraps and waste.
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