Keystone Foundation Archives

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• Lion tailed macaque project photos and video from Nilambur
  Lion tailed macaque project related photos from Nilambur. Photos showing the team- Ajesh M, Rajesh R and Asish doing the survey
• Final Project Reports for CLP and Rufford; Lion tailed macaque project
  Final project report shared with Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) and Rufford foundation. Lion tailed macaque project in Nilambur.
• Life & Habitat of Lion Tailed Macaque
  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.
• Lion tailed macaque project poster
  The document discusses the endangered status of lion-tailed macaques in the Western Ghats of India, highlighting a significant lack of recent data on their population in the Nilambur forests. The study aimed to assess the current population, identify threats, and engage local communities in conservation efforts. Through surveys and interviews, researchers found that local awareness of the macaques has improved, with many community members recalling past hunting practices that have ceased. The study identified ten distinct troops of macaques and emphasized the need for ongoing conservation education and community involvement to ensure the species' survival, addressing threats such as habitat loss and road safety issues. Poster presented at ICCB 2023 conference. The poster is made as an output for Lion tailed macaque (LTM) project in Nilambur.