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
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2013
The Lion-tailed Macaque is found in its natural habitat in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) is an endangered primate species endemic to the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats mountain range in South India. Its natural habitat is restricted to this region, specifically within the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It is not naturally found in Andhra Pradesh.