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How New Delhi's monkey whisperers help the Indian government

Danish Pandit | Hanan Zaffar both in New Delhi
October 8, 2025

The monkey problem at official government buildings in the Indian capital is getting out of hand. So, monkey whisperers are helping. DW met one in particular.

https://p.dw.com/p/51fqc
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