Indian farmers dress up as bears to protect crops from monkeys | Agriculture
Farmers in Northern India Use Bear Costumes to Deter Monkeys from Crops
Published March 16, 2026
Farmers in northern India have adopted an unusual method to protect their crops from marauding monkeys: they are dressing in bear costumes. This creative response comes amid growing complaints from residents about increasing monkey raids on homes and farmland.
The phenomenon reflects a broader challenge faced by local communities, where the increasing monkey population has led to significant crop damage and disruption to daily life. Farmers hope that the bear disguises will scare off the monkeys and help safeguard their harvests.
Local authorities have noted a rise in human-monkey conflicts in recent years, prompting residents to seek innovative solutions to the problem. As traditional deterrents have proven ineffective, the bear costumes represent a unique approach to a persistent agricultural issue.
