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Jun 17, 2025

WNPS Urges Caution Over Monkey Numbers Reported by the Ministry of Agriculture

On 15th March 2025, the Department of Agriculture conducted a Rapid Visual Census (RVC) across Sri Lanka to assess the presence of commonly reported wildlife species considered agricultural pests. The five-minute observation window, from 8:00 am to 8:05 am, invited participation from the general public, including farmers, school children, and local officials. Forms were distributed in advance and collected following the survey