Formosan macaques were originally widely distributed throughout suburban hill areas. However, due to continuous encroachment by human society, especially the post-pandemic uptick in forest and mountaineering activities, macaque territories now significantly overlap with those of humans. Consequently, there has been a rise in human–monkey conflicts. News reports about such conflicts show macaques snatching tourists’ bags,breaking into houses in groups to look for food, or even wandering around on driveways. Yet, most people do not know exactly why macaques behave in this manner, much less how to respond to such behavior appropriately. As a result, with media coverage and reports focusing on the damage caused by macaques, the negative image of these monkeys has become deeply ingrained in the public's mind