In 2003 the nation of Nepal decided to allow captive breeding of rhesus monkeys for research and export, despite monkeys being sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Two facilities were established but ...

However, legal barriers exist, as Nepal is a CITES signatory, restricting rhesus monkey trade. National laws also protect these species, imposing strict penalties for unauthorized export or harm.

Kathmandu [Nepal], February 10 (ANI): A lawmaker from Nepal's lower house has suggested that the government should sell monkeys to China as a solution to growing problem of crop destructions and ...