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Lion Tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus)
Context
A recent study highlights the growing threats to the critically endangered lion-tailed macaque, endemic to the Western Ghats of India, due to increasing human-wildlife interactions.
About the Lion-Tailed Macaque
- The Lion Tailed Macaque(Macaca silenus) is an old world monkey.
- It is a relatively small-sized macaque with a furless black face and a white ‘mane’.
- Covered in a thick coat of black fur, its short tail ends in a tuft, which is why it is known as the Lion-tailed Macaque.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List:
- CITES: Listed under Appendix I, providing the highest level of protection.
- Habitat: They are found exclusively in the Western Ghats, across fragmented forests in areas such as Anamalai Hills, Nelliyampathy, Nilambur Ghats, Sholayar, Sabarimala, Agumbe, and others.
- Population: Approximately 4,200 individuals remain in the wild.
PYQQuestion 1. Consider the following fauna: (UPSC 2023)
How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
Solution: (c) |
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