Editorial photo #11050335 Human Interest

Snake Charmer Handles A Toque Macaque

School children are playing with a Sri Lankan Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica) at the Galle Face promenade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 5, 2024. In the bustling streets of Sri Lanka, a group of Ahikuntaka is coercing a young Toque Macaque into performing circus-like acts. The macaque's tender age and evident exhaustion highlight the cruelty of its exploitation for profit-driven entertainment. Despite its natural instincts and need for care, the macaque is being forced to perform unnatural acts that exceed its physical and emotional capacity. This exploitation also emphasizes the harsh reality of individuals who sell innocent animals to make money, perpetuating a cycle of exploitation. To address this issue, it is necessary to acknowledge and rectify the exploitation of innocent animals for monetary gain. Only through such actions can we hope to break free from this cycle of exploitation and ensure a brighter future for the young Toque Macaque and all involved. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11050335
Date taken: 5 March 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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