Snake Charmer Handles A Toque Macaque

Snake Charmer Handles A Toque Macaque

A snake charmer and a tamed Sri Lankan Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica) are walking on the Galle Face promenade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 5, 2024. In the bustling streets of Sri Lanka, an Ahikuntaka, a traditional group known for such practices, is coercing a young Toque Macaque into a circus-like performance. The tender age and evident exhaustion of the macaque betray the cruelty of its exploitation, highlighting the unethical practice of using wildlife for profit-driven entertainment. Despite its natural instincts and need for care, the macaque is being forced to perform unnatural acts beyond its physical and emotional capacity. Moreover, this exploitation emphasizes the harsh reality of individuals who are selling innocent animals to earn money, perpetuating a cycle of exploitation. To address this issue, it is necessary to acknowledge and rectify the exploitation of innocent animals for monetary gain. Only through such measures can we hope to break free from this cycle of exploitation and ensure a bri

  • Product Code
  • ILEA002420373
  • Registered date
  • 2024/3/05 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • NurPhoto / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto
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  • 6000 × 4000 pixel
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  • 300 dpi
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  • 4.31(MB)*
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