Hillside farmers harried by marauding monkeys
The Hindu
Besides destroying crops, the animals make away with household utensils
There is no end in sight to the woes of hillside farmers in the district, as monkeys too are testing their patience by ruining crops.
For the green-thumbs in Kattippara panchayat, troops of monkeys are creating a mess targeting mainly tender coconut, fruits, yam, vegetables, and ripe plantain.
The new challenge has come at a time when a majority of farmers are grappling with wild elephant and boar menace. According to local residents, the number of monkey troops is on the rise with the suspected depletion of wild fruits and dried-up water resources.
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