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Lion-Tailed Macaque Conservation
February 17 , 2026
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- A recent study reported a rise in lion-tailed macaque populations in human-dominated landscapes of the Anamalai Hills in the Western Ghats.
- The lion-tailed macaque is an endemic primate species found only in the Western Ghats rainforest ecosystem.
- A 40-year study observed 37 groups of macaques across protected forests and human-dominated areas such as plantations and settlements.
- It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List and included in Appendix I of the CITES.
- It is also protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
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