Archive · 5 Jan 2026
11 Monkeys Found Dead in Karnataka Forest
In a forest in Karnataka, India, 11 monkeys and 2 langurs were found dead over two days.
Forest officials think they might have eaten bad food, as they found rice in their stomachs and their mouths and necks looked blue.
The officials are not sure yet, so they sent pieces of the animals to a lab to find out for sure.
They are also watching the area closely to make sure this doesn't happen again.
11 monkeys and 2 langurs found dead in Karnataka's Devarayanadurga–Durgadahalli forest area.
Suspected cause of death is food poisoning due to consumption of decayed leftover food.
Post-mortem examination revealed rice in the animals' oesophagus and intestines.
Samples of viscera sent to labs in Bengaluru for detailed examination.
Authorities have intensified surveillance in the area to prevent any recurrence.
- Who
- Forest officials and authorities
- What
- Discovery of 11 dead monkeys and 2 langurs
- When
- Over the past two days (as of January 5)
- Where
- Devarayanadurga–Durgadahalli forest area, Tumakuru taluk, Karnataka
- Why
- Suspected food poisoning due to consumption of decayed leftover food
Food Poisoning Suspected
No Immediate Signs of Disease
Cause of Death
Food Poisoning Suspected
Food poisoning due to consumption of decayed leftover food, as indicated by the presence of rice in the animals' oesophagus and intestines, and bluish discoloration in their mouth and neck areas.
No Immediate Signs of Disease
No immediate signs of disease were observed during the post-mortem examination.
- Location
- Devarayanadurga–Durgadahalli forest area, Tumakuru taluk, Karnataka
- Number of Animals Found Dead
- 11 (9 monkeys and 2 langurs)
- Suspected Cause of Death
- Food poisoning
- Samples Sent For
- Lab tests
- Area Under Surveillance
- Yes
