Bangkok Post – Dept launches second phase of macaques relocation project

Phetchaburi: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) yesterday launched the second phase of a project to relocate macaques from the Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park to the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Centre.

Cages have been placed at 12 spots around the Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park, known as Khao Wang, in Muang district, to capture 205 macaques.

In the first phase, which took place in December last year, 204 macaques were caught.

The operation prioritised capturing the herd leaders, which was difficult because the macaques were intelligent and aggressive, a source said.

The captured animals were then relocated to the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Centre in Cha-am…