This was due to the small primate being cruelly held up with its arms tied to the upper corners of the cage, while the animal’s entire body was covered in a bright red/pink paint. The monkey appeared visibly weak and distressed.
The clip ends with an unidentified, shirtless individual releasing the monkey into a secondary jungle, while the monkey was still covered in paint.
The recording was shared by the Malaysia Animal Association on their Facebook page on February 21, 2022. The organization condemned the animal abuse, noting that such abuses occur yearly based on the reports received.
The page also explained that strict actions can be taken by Perhilitan authorities if they manage to obtain more information on the culprit. Perpetrators can be faced with the full brunt of the law, including a fine and/or jail sentence, under the Wildlife Protection Act 2010 if they are caught, charged and convicted.
Painting the monkey not only destroys its natural camouflage from predators, but also heightens the risk of it being attacked or killed by its colony due to the paint making it unrecognizable.
The issue was brought to light by a local veterinarian on social media, who conveyed her concerns that the methods used to create the novelty pets were a danger to the avian animals.
“Did you know? Any strong scents, in this case, the smell of spray paint is really strong wehhh, it’s dangerous to the birds!” wrote Salehatul Khuzaimah Mohamad Ali, commenting on news coverage about the trend.
Apparently, an entrepreneur in Kampung Kepulau in Tumpat, Kelantan was said to be selling the birds as a means to make ends meet, and the colorful birds were notably among his bestsellers.
Salehatul explained that she merely wanted to educate the public and create awareness on the issue, not judge the people who were selling the animals.
“Let’s create awareness so that this kind of thing will not happen again”, she added.
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