The monkey population in Ahmedabad has surged from 2,200 in 2018 to 4,609 now, according to figures released by the state government. This increase has heightened human wildlife conflicts, with the forest department now handling an average of two monkey bite cases and ten rescue requests daily, a significant rise from previous years.
Conversely, the peafowl population in the city has seen a 4% decline, dropping from 4,150 in 2018 to 3,987 in 2024. The growing monkey population poses challenges for residents and authorities, prompting increased efforts to manage human animal interactions.