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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.
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Environmental authorities here have taken custody of a Philippine long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis philippensis) after it reportedly attacked a child in Barangay Upper Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) – Ramon Magsaysay retrieved the primate on August 25, following a report from a resident. This incident highlights the potential risks associated with encounters between humans and wildlife. While Philippine long-tailed macaques are generally wary, they can become aggressive if habituated to human presence or fed. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to unexpected attacks. CENRO will assess the primate's health condition and determine its future course of action. Typically, such animals are either released back into their natural habitat if feasible or transferred to appropriate facilities if specialized care is required. In the Philippines, increasing urbanization and deforestation have led to more frequent interactions between wildlife and humans. Authorities are urging residents to maintain a safe distance from wild animals and refrain from feeding them.
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