Consider the following fauna:
- Lion-tailed Macaque
- Malabar Civet
- Sambar Deer
How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — Only one
Among the three fauna listed, only the Malabar Civet is a nocturnal animal, being primarily active during the night. The Lion-tailed Macaque is a diurnal species, active during the day, while the Sambar Deer is crepuscular, most active during dawn and dusk rather than after sunset.
Analysis of Each Species:
🦁 Lion-tailed Macaque: Diurnal primate found in Western Ghats, active during daylight hours.
🐆 Malabar Civet: Nocturnal carnivore endemic to Western Ghats, most active after sunset. ✅
🦌 Sambar Deer: Crepuscular herbivore, most active at dawn and dusk, not strictly nocturnal.
📝 Short Notes: Activity Patterns in Animals
| Activity Pattern | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Diurnal | Active during daylight hours | Lion-tailed Macaque, Most primates, Eagles |
| Nocturnal | Active during night hours | Malabar Civet, Owls, Bats, Slow Loris |
| Crepuscular | Active during dawn and dusk | Sambar Deer, Tigers, Rabbits |
| Cathemeral | Active sporadically day and night | Lions, Some lemurs |
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