Monkeys To Provide Simian Security In New Delhi

by Elliot Hannon, NPR

Concerned that visitors and athletes could be bothered by rhesus macaques and other small monkeys that roam through New Delhi, authorities have brought about 10 langurs -- larger, often terrestrial monkeys -- to the site of the Commonwealth Games this month. Human handlers will control the langurs, which are said to be good at chasing smaller monkeys away.

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• All Things Considered, October 1, 2010