Cape Town's city council plans to sterilize and relocate two baboon troops to a sanctuary due to escalating conflicts with residents, including property damage and raiding homes. The decision has sparked fierce opposition from animal rights activists who argue the baboons should remain free and that less invasive alternatives haven't been properly explored. The baboon population has grown from 360 to 493 since 2000, creating an expensive management crisis costing 20 million rand over 18 months.