The Himalayan Times reports that Nepal is a new target for US firms that want to export monkeys for experiments.
“Nepal has not figured in the list, but we cannot rule out the possibility of illegal export of Nepal’s wild life for similar purposes, thanks to loopholes and slack legal provisions,” Mangal Man Shakya, chairman of the Wildlife Watch Group, says.
“The trend of importing monkeys is dangerous for countries like Nepal. Monkeys can easily be exported illegally as Nepal has been infamous in the world for illegal wildlife trade. Noting that India had banned such exports, Shakya fears Nepal could be a new target for US researchers.
Two US institutions now operate monkey farms in the country: Washington and Southwest National Primate Research Centers.
The HImalayan Times also recently reported on US researchers who entered the country to capture monkeys without the required permits.
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