Long-tailed macaque retrieved after attacking child in Zamboanga del Sur
A Philippine long-tailed macaque, reportedly involved in an attack on a child in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, has been taken into custody by environmental authorities. The primate was retrieved by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) following a report from a local resident, highlighting the need for caution when interacting with wildlife.
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