The wild langur troop still spends a lot of time around the house and garden because they continue to be fascinated by our adult langurs Pixie and Elfin. They were moved to a bigger pen some months back and are now easily seen from the surrounding forest. Because the troop spends so much time here,
Peak holiday season now in Goa, which brings about many advantages to our monkey residents. Lots of startlingly white people to be seen, even in our local market of Mapusa, this market is on the list of things to do in Goa, which is a big boost to the local stall holders, as many tourists
The Primate Trust was founded by Jo and John Hicks (the same founders of IAR) it provides long term care to orphaned, abused and injured primates. This work is essential due to the loss of natural habitat, human conflict causing an increasing number of injured and orphaned monkeys. Other monkeys are rescued for being illegally kept as pets and for begging, often in appalling conditions.
