Monkeys, which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeda in 1981, will die out in about 25 years as a result of a council decision
A troop of macaque monkeys that has called a city park home for four decades will be prevented from reproducing because of worries about ongoing inbreeding.by Japanese sister city Ikeda in 1981, will die out in about 25 years as a result of a council decision.
Veterinary advice said the best way forward was for surgical reproductive control of males, as opposed to culling or neutering some reproductive animals. “We know the Launceston community cares very much about the welfare of the City Park monkeys,” the Launceston mayor, Matthew Garwood, said. “That’s a sentiment that’s also very much shared by both councillors and staff.
“ monkeys will still be with us for decades to come and we’ll continue to care for them to the highest possible standards.”Councillor Andrea Dawkins, who supported the motion, said community expectations had changed.
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