Monkey Feeding in Nathiagali – A Hidden Danger :-
Recently, during a short trip to Nathiagali, I noticed one animal that was seen everywhere — the Rhesus Macaque Monkey. It was very fascinating to watch them, but one thing made me worried. I observed that many people were feeding these monkeys different kinds of food like corn, bananas, chips, chocolates, and other snacks. At first, it looked fun — people were happy, and the monkeys were enjoying the treats. But this is not a good sign. Because of this feeding, the monkeys are becoming too comfortable around humans. They are staying on the roadside instead of going back into the forests where they naturally belong. This could become a serious problem. If monkeys continue to live close to roads and humans, there is a risk that their predators, like the common leopard, might come searching for them. If a leopard enters the public areas to hunt monkeys, it could create fear and danger for people. We must remember that monkeys are omnivores — they naturally eat nuts, seeds, insects, ...