Monkeys in Vrindavan turn to theft due to habitat loss, highlighting India's growing human-animal conflicts.

In Vrindavan, India, monkeys are turning to theft due to habitat loss from urban expansion, stealing items like eyeglasses to barter for food. This issue reflects broader human-animal conflicts across India, including leopards entering homes and elephants damaging farms, as the country's green cover falls below 25% of its total area, far from the 33% target. Experts call for sustainable urban planning to protect ecosystems and endangered species.

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