POLOKWANE – The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) spokesperson Zaid Kalla said the department is working tirelessly to remove the juvenile baboon in Bendor.
The Polokwane Review first reported on the primate last Wednesday (Aug 10) after he was spotted on the roof of a house in Bendor Drive.
Read more: [WATCH] Baboon spotted on roof of house in Bendor Drive
Since then, the primate has been in the area for a week now and has been spotted in several estates and complexes in the area.
Kalla said the department are working with the community and organisations including the Community Policing Forum, ADT and the Bendor Village homeowners association.
“The area in which the baboon is found is inhabitant by people and it is therefore difficult to manouvre among houses due to security reasons. We are exploring some other tactics that may be used to manage the situation,” he said.
Primate expert Wenessa Nunes earlier advised residents to not follow the baboon as it is chasing him off the path he wants to go in and is prolonging his time in the area.
Read more: Primate expert: Bendor baboon is not a danger if left alone
She gave the following tips:
- Keep each other informed via social media if the baboon is spotted. (Where, when etc).
- Do not approach him.
- Keep pets inside and do not keep pet food out in the open.
- Keep windows and doors closed.
