Q24.
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?
Answer
B
Explanation
The lion-tailed macaque is a rainforest dweller, often found in the upper canopy of tropical moist forests or monsoon forests. It is diurnal, it is active exclusively in daylight hours. Hence 1 is not correct. The Malabar civet is considered nocturnal and so that little is known about its biology and ecology from habitat use. Hence option 2 is correct. Sambar deer are either crepuscular (active at dusk dawn) or nocturnal (active during the night) Hence option 3 is correct.