Qianlingshan Park conducts regulation of rhesus macaque population

Yunyan district has begun scientifically regulating its rhesus macaque population due to the macaques in Qianlingshan Park having put heavy pressure on their habitat.

Qianlingshan Park's macaques are wild animals under Class II state protection and a highly recognizable ecological feature of Guiyang. The park's wild macaque population has grown too rapidly in recent years, triggering multiple problems stemming from ecological imbalance.

The regulation, running until Feb 28, 2027, adopts a closed-loop supervision mechanism. The relocated macaques will be placed at state-owned professional breeding institutions with valid qualifications. Forestry authorities will record each macaque's information throughout the process and conduct regular follow-up visits.

The regulation and management initiative aims to restore the park's ecological functions, improve the quality of urban ecological spaces, and establish a long‑term mechanism for science‑based governance.

The park calls on visitors to keep a safe distance when watching the macaques, respect the instincts of wild animals, foster a pleasant park environment, and preserve the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.