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“Lala needs a drink, you know” – Maha

Poverty drives the exploitation of monkeys in the hopes of earning small change in street performances.Â While animal rights groups have been championing for the end of the tradition, Sri Lanka Governor states health issues as one of the main concerns.

85% of alcohol consumed in Sri Lanka is spirits, only 13% is beer, 1% is wine and 2% other. (World Health Organization, Sri Lanka alcohol consumption: Levels and patterns, 2014)