According to the HCM City Forest Protection Department, the long-tailed monkey was tranquillised before being captured on January 24. It was then brought to Cu Chi Rare Animal Rescue Centre to be cared for before being released into the wild.
The monkey is tranquillised before being captured on January 24.
The monkey which weighs around 7 kilos has the scientific name of Macaca fascicularis. It is listed among the rare and endangered species.
The animal used to trouble households at Alley 765 in Hiep Phuoc Commune. The monkey broke into some houses and damaged some furniture. It attacked poultry and killed a dog.
An aggressive monkey which attacked some people in the central province of Quang Nam was also recently caught.
