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Nine bonnet macaques were found dead

Nine bonnet macaques were found dead:

Nine bonnet macaques were found dead in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, raising fears of poisoning or disease. Bonnet Macaques is primate species endemic to southern India, often found living close to human settlements.It is known for the distinctive “bonnet-shaped” hair whorl on its head.It is Found across Western Ghats, southern plains, and urban fringes. Thrive in evergreen forests, dry deciduous forests, plantations, and village edges. Highly arboreal but also terrestrial; adapt well near humans. IUCN Status: Listed as Least Concern (LC) due to wide distribution.