Sri Lanka counted more than seven million monkeys during a census of crop-destroying wildlife, authorities said Thursday, after a government minister called the figure "unbelievable".

Sri Lanka began a wildlife census on Saturday to count monkeys, ... a top government official said. ... a city in central Sri Lanka, has been struggling with crop losses for years.

Sri Lanka’s coconut production, along with vegetable and fruit cultivation, has been hit due to crop destruction by monkeys, peacocks and giant squirrels, according to officials. June 30, 2025 e ...

Thousands of officials and volunteers have been mobilised to count wild animals near farms and homes on March 15. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

AFP Colombo: Sri Lanka counted more than seven million monkeys during a census of crop-destroying wildlife, authorities said Thursday, after a Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT عربي ...

Sri Lanka began a wildlife census on Saturday to count monkeys, peacocks and giant squirrels, aiming to manage their populations as farmers complain of agricultural losses. Agriculture accounts ...