Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has identified a site near the Kaluganga Reservoir in the Matale District for the construction of Sri Lanka's first-ever monkey detention centre.

Wildlife Conservation Officer Chamath Lakshman Perera told the Daily Mirror that the proposed centre will be developed on 150 acres of land and will feature facilities for water, food, and security. The project has been recommended by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and has received approval from the Matale District Development Committee.

"The centre will be constructed with strong safety measures to prevent monkeys from escaping back into the wild. The selected area reportedly has sufficient natural food, and addition...