The report on the recently conducted survey of wild animals responsible for crop damage is scheduled to be released today (April 23).
The survey focused on Toque Macaques, Langur monkeys, Grizzled Giant squirrels and Peacocks.
Preliminary findings estimate around 08 million macaques and 04 million langur monkeys in farmlands and village areas islandwide.
However, the Ministry claims that some farmers had exaggerated numbers of Toque Macaques.
Therefore, officials had been compelled to do a second round of data collection in areas like Mihintale and Kekirawa for reassessment.
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