In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?1. Tamil Nadu2. Kerala3. Karnataka4. Andhra PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
✓ Correct answer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
ExplanationLion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus) are endemic to India, found only in the Western Ghats.They inhabit evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests, typically at elevations up to 1,500 meters, and are often associated with broadleaf trees.This species is of conservation importance due to its primitive traits.Despite having a relatively wide range, their habitat is small and highly fragmented.The Lion-tailed Macaque has a distinctive ap- pearance with a dark coat, silver-white mane, long tail, and pink face.It resides in monsoon forests and disturbed habitats across Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, but is absent in Andhra Pradesh.227
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