In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in South India.
2. Its natural habitat is primarily the tropical evergreen rainforests.
3. The Western Ghats extend through several states in South India.
4. The lion-tailed macaque is found in the natural habitat within the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, corresponding to the distribution of suitable rainforest patches within the Western Ghats in these states.
5. The species is not found in the natural habitat of Andhra Pradesh, as the Western Ghats do not extend into this state and it lacks the specific type of rainforest habitat required by the macaque.
6. Therefore, the correct states where the lion-tailed macaque is found in its natural habitat are Tamil Nadu (1), Kerala (2), and Karnataka (3).
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