Q. Consider the following fauna:
1.Lion-tailed Macaque
2.Malabar Civet
3.Sambar Deer.
How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Lion-tailed Macaque: The lion-tailed macaque is a diurnal species (and not a nocturnal species) that spends its time looking for fruits and invertebrates. Conservation Status in India:
o IUCN Red List: Endangered
o Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
o CITES: Appendix I
Malabar Civet: It is a nocturnal animal which is endemic to India’s Western Ghats. Civetone extract from the scent gland of Malabar Civet is used in perfumes and medicine.
Sambar Deer: Sambar deer are primarily crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. They typically rest in dense forests during the day and move to open areas to feed at dusk, then return to cover at dawn. However, they may also be active during the night, but they are not strictly nocturnal. Source: https://programs.wcs.org/india/Newsroom/Blog/ID/12547/Icons-of-Anamalai-Lion-Tailed-Macaque#:~:text=A%20diurnal%20species%2C%20the%20lion,the%20health%20of%20their%20pelage.
https://journalsofindia.com/malabar-civet/ https://www.worldlandtrust.org/species/mammals/sambar-deer
