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5 March 2024

A snake charmer and a tamed Sri Lankan Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica) are performing like in a circus on the Galle Face promenade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 5, 2024. In the bustling streets of Sri Lanka, a young Toque Macaque is being coerced into a circus-like performance by an Ahikuntaka, a traditional group known for such practices. The tender age and evident exhaustion of the macaque betray the cruelty of its exploitation, highlighting the unethical practice of using wildlife for profit-driven entertainment. Despite its natural instincts and need for care, the macaque is being forced to perform unnatural acts beyond its physical and emotional capacity. Moreover, this exploitation emphasizes the harsh reality of individuals selling 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 measures can we hope to break free from this cycle of exploitation and ensure a brighter future for the young Toque Macaque and all involved.

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#11050345

5 March 2024

A snake charmer and a tamed Sri Lankan Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica) are walking on the Galle Face promenade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 5, 2024. In the bustling streets of Sri Lanka, an Ahikuntaka, a traditional group known for such practices, is coercing a young Toque Macaque into a circus-like performance. The tender age and evident exhaustion of the macaque betray the cruelty of its exploitation, highlighting the unethical practice of using wildlife for profit-driven entertainment. Despite its natural instincts and need for care, the macaque is being forced to perform unnatural acts beyond its physical and emotional capacity. Moreover, this exploitation emphasizes the harsh reality of individuals who are selling innocent animals to earn 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 measures can we hope to break free from this cycle of exploitation and ensure a brighter future for the young Toque Macaque and all involved.

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5 March 2024

A tamed Sri Lankan Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica) is looking at the camera at the Galle Face promenade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 5, 2024. In the bustling streets of Sri Lanka, a traditional group known as Ahikuntaka is coercing a young Toque Macaque into performing circus-like acts. Despite its youth and visible exhaustion, which highlight the cruelty of its exploitation, the macaque is being forced to perform unnatural acts that exceed its physical and emotional capacity. This exploitation not only reflects the harsh reality of individuals selling innocent animals to make money but also perpetuates 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 end this cycle of exploitation and secure a better future for the young Toque Macaque and all others affected.

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5 March 2024

A tamed Sri Lankan Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica) is looking at the camera at the Galle Face promenade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 5, 2024. In the bustling streets of Sri Lanka, a traditional group known as Ahikuntaka is coercing a young Toque Macaque into performing circus-like acts. Despite its youth and visible exhaustion, which highlight the cruelty of its exploitation, the macaque is being forced to perform unnatural acts that exceed its physical and emotional capacity. This exploitation not only reflects the harsh reality of individuals selling innocent animals to make money but also perpetuates 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 end this cycle of exploitation and secure a better future for the young Toque Macaque and all others affected.

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5 March 2024

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.

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