Sri Lanka Considers Exporting 100,000 Endangered Monkeys To China

Sri Lanka is considering a request from a Chinese company to export 100,000 endangered toque macaques, supposedly for display in zoos. The government has appointed a committee to decide on the proposal, despite concerns from activists that the monkeys may end up in labs for animal testing due to the lack of zoos in China suitable for housing such a large number.

Environmentalists are worried that the mass export of monkeys for profit could have a devastating impact on the species. They are calling on the government to protect the macaques' habitat and invest in conservation efforts, rather than prioritizing financial gain. With Sri Lanka facing a severe economic crisis, the decision on whether to export the monkeys could have significant implications for the future of the endangered species.