In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
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Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Lion-tailed macaque is found in Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats forests, particularly in Anaimalai Hills and surrounding evergreen regions.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Kerala hosts significant populations in Silent Valley National Park and other Western Ghats rainforests.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Karnataka's Western Ghats regions including Kudremukh and Sirsi-Honnavara ranges form part of the natural habitat.
❌ Statement 4 – Incorrect: Andhra Pradesh lies outside the Western Ghats endemic zone; the species is not found naturally in this state.
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