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RARE PHOTOS: Macaques screened for monkeypox during neutering - The Real Truth

A vet sterilises a macaque, which was also tested for monkeypox, during the population control operation in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. (Photo: Chaiwat Satyaem)

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Wild macaques are being tested for monkeypox during a regular neutering campaign to control the population in this lower central province, an official said.

Wanchai Singto, director of the Phetchaburi-based Protected Areas Regional Office 3, said the operation started on June 1 with the target to catch about 600 macaques living on Khao Ta Kiap and Khao Hin Lek Fai mountains.

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