‘Don’t feed monkeys’ campaign gains traction before Courtallam festival season
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:17 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Environmental activists and local authorities are intensifying a ‘Don’t feed monkeys’ movement ahead of the busy Courtallam tourist season. The campaign warns that feeding wildlife leads to aggressive behaviour and health hazards, and it urges visitors to follow signage and report violations.
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