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These locked-down cities are being reclaimed by animals

A mural depicting a monkey is pictured in front of Prang Sam Yod temple, following significant impact on tourism after the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread, in Lopburi, Thailand, March 18, 2020. Picture taken March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun - RC2NNF9TS6A4

Monkeys in Thailand appear to be missing their absent human neighbours. Image: REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

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