Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Reeno Hashimoto and Ayaka McGill

The ‘monkey-chasing squad’ trying to stop macaques from invading homes

In the foothills of Japan’s Northern Alps, people in bright orange vests ring bells, blow whistles and strike rocks and trees with walking sticks as they as they weave through bamboo and brush in search of monkeys.

Using GPS trackers, they follow the monkeys' movements and radio teammates to herd the animals back into the mountains and away from farms and homes.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.