Life & Habitat of Lion Tailed Macaque

Title: Life & Habitat of Lion Tailed Macaque
Description: The document provides an overview of the lion-tailed macaque, a primate endemic to the Western Ghats of India, specifically found in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. It describes their physical characteristics, such as their distinctive tufted tails and black fur, and outlines their habitat preferences, which include tropical evergreen and monsoon forests at higher elevations. The document highlights their diet, primarily consisting of fruits, and their social structure, where groups typically consist of multiple females and a few males, with one dominant male. It also discusses their reproductive habits, the threats they face from habitat fragmentation and human interaction, and their crucial role in seed dispersal within their ecosystem. The document emphasizes the importance of not feeding wildlife to prevent negative impacts on their behavior and survival.
Contributor: Asish M, Mayank Shukla, Ajesh M & Rajesh R
Coverage: Nilambur
Creator: Asish M
Date: 2 April 2023
Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: Keystone Foundation
Subject: Ecology, Wildlife
Type: Document
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