India, Nov. 2 -- Human-monkey conflicts in India are escalating due to ecological degradation and urban waste mismanagement.

Rhesus macaques are drawn to cities for food, creating a cycle of dependency and conflict.

Solutions include habitat restoration, waste management, and coordinated governance to address the root causes effectively.

In September this year, a 91-year-old woman in Karnataka's Koppal district died after a monkey attacked her at her residence. About a week later, more than 10 people, including children, were attacked near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai. Such news of human conflicts with monkeys, mostly rhesus macaques commonly found across the country, are no longer isolated disturbances. The conflict appears t...