Monkeys, which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeda in 1981, will die out in about 25 years as a result of a council decisionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA troop of macaque monkeys that has called a city park home for four decades will be prevented from reproducing because of worries about ongoing inbreeding.The monkeys, 10 of which were gifted to Launceston in Tasmania by Japanese sister city Ikeda in 1981, will die out in about 25 years as a result of a council decision.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-12 22:22:23
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Troop of Japanese monkeys in Tasmanian park to be sterilised and die out amid inbreeding fears
