How many wild boars and monkeys were culled in Perak in 2021 and 2022?

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Over 18,000 Wild Boars and Monkeys Culled in Perak Across 2021 and Early 2022

A total of 1,736 wild boars and 16,631 monkeys were culled in Perak between 2021 and March 2022. These operations were conducted by the Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department to mitigate disruptions to agricultural plantations and public disturbances. The total figure comprises animals culled during operations carried out in the previous year and the initial months of the current year.
Culling Figures for 2021

In the year 2021, the Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department culled a significant number of animals, with 1,469 wild boars and 14,375 monkeys being disposed of. These culling efforts were part of 36 operations conducted throughout that year to address wildlife-related issues impacting local communities and agriculture.
Culling Figures for 2022 (Up to March)

For the year 2022, as of March, the department had successfully culled 267 wild boars and 2,256 monkeys. These numbers reflect ongoing efforts to manage wildlife populations that pose a threat to crops and public areas, undertaken through seven operations in the early part of the year.
Combined Culling Totals

Cumulatively, since the commencement of these intensified operations last year, the total number of animals culled reaches 1,736 wild boars and 16,631 monkeys. These figures underscore the scale of the challenge faced in managing certain wildlife species that are causing damage and disturbance.

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