Ballito resident and Monkey Helpline volunteer Janet Naude writes:
1. Please do not feed the monkeys. Monkeys are very intelligent and opportunistic and could take advantage. While it is not against the law to feed monkeys, holidaymakers are temporary residents, and the next residents of the house or flat might not appreciate them coming to get a meal.
2. Keep as much food as possible in the fridge, even bananas. Keep foodstuff out of sight in a cupboard.
3. Don’t leave doors and windows open if you are not at home.
4. If a monkey enters the house, remain calm, do not scream, or wave your arms around. Do not make the monkey feel threatened. Approach the monkey purposefully with a squirt bottle or water pistol and direct a squirt of water at the monkey. Alternatively, wave a dish towel at it, calmly. It is very important to allow the monkey a clear escape route.
5. It is monkey baby season, many females have babies to carry around, which makes them move more slowly. Please be aware of monkeys when driving into town and do not speed.
For more information, visit www.monkeyhelpline.co.za or call 082 491 1120.
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