Malaysian authorities are investigating the use of oral contraceptives administered through artificial feed to manage the country's macaque population. Acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed a three-year study, begun in 2021 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks and Universiti Putra Malaysia, is evaluating this humane wildlife control method.
Preliminary results suggest that contraceptive-laced feed is a potential alternative for population control. The minister stated that a more comprehensive follow-up study is planned for 2026 to fully assess the technique's effectiveness before any potential wider implementation. This initiative represents a search for non-invasive management strategies.
Preliminary results suggest that contraceptive-laced feed is a potential alternative for population control. The minister stated that a more comprehensive follow-up study is planned for 2026 to fully assess the technique's effectiveness before any potential wider implementation. This initiative represents a search for non-invasive management strategies.
