Photo Courtesy of DENR Soccsksargen
MANILA, Philippines — For nearly a decade, a white monkey has been moving through a forested area in Sultan Kudarat, quietly becoming a familiar sight to residents.
Its unusual appearance set it apart from the other macaques in the area. But when videos and photographs of the animal began circulating widely on social media, curiosity quickly became a conservation concern.
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XII, together with the local government of Senator Ninoy Aquino town, has since taken steps to protect the monkey and restrict access to the area where it is often seen.FEATURED STORIES
