Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Red-faced monkeys near Gir sanctuary spark ecological concerns
Some red-faced monkeys, also called Rhesus macaques, have suddenly appeared near a place called Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India.
A man named Bhushan Pandya, who used to be part of the wildlife board, is worried about these monkeys.
He thinks they might be dangerous to the other animals that live there.
He wrote a letter to the Chief Minister to ask for help.
Around 80 to 100 of these monkeys were seen in a village close to the sanctuary.
No one knows how they got there, and that's why it's a big concern.
Red-faced monkeys (Rhesus macaques) have been spotted near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat.
Around 80 to 100 monkeys were seen in Chhodvadi village, close to the sanctuary.
Former State Board for Wildlife member Bhushan Pandya has raised concerns about their sudden appearance.
Pandya has written to the Chief Minister seeking immediate intervention.
The origin of these monkeys and their potential impact on the local ecosystem are major concerns.
- Who
- Bhushan Pandya, former State Board for Wildlife member
- What
- Emergence of red-faced monkeys near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
- When
- Recently, with a letter sent on Monday
- Where
- Bhesan region, Junagadh district, near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
- Why
- Concerns about potential threat to local ecosystem and native species
- Species
- Red-faced monkeys (Rhesus macaques)
- Location
- Bhesan region, Junagadh district, near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
- Number of monkeys
- 80 to 100
- Local name
- Mankda
- Concern raised by
- Bhushan Pandya, former State Board for Wildlife member
- Recipient of letter
- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
- Date of letter
- Monday