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News:According to a study,Long-tailed macaques have shown rich tool-use behaviour to simplify their efforts.

Facts:

About Lion Tailed Macaque:

The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) are endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
It is a diurnal animal meaning it is active exclusively in daylight hours. Unlike other macaques,it avoids humans.
IUCN Status: Endangered
Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
Appendix I of CITES
Threats: a) Overpopulation b) Habitat destruction and c) Hunting among others.