How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset? Lion-tailed Macaque? Malabar Civet? Sambar Deer ? [2023]

Consider the following fauna:

Lion-tailed Macaque
Malabar Civet
Sambar Deer

How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

Only one
Only two
All three
None

Explanation

Lion-tailed Macaque is incorrect

Lion-tailed macaques are diurnal.

Infographic about lion-tailed macaque, a medium-sized, shiny black furred, arboreal, and diurnal monkey native to Western Ghats. It highlights habitat in tropical evergreen and monsoon forests, omnivorous diet, threats like habitat loss and hunting, and distribution across Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, with conservation status as endangered.

Malabar civet is correct

It is endemic to India and was first reported from Travancore, Kerala.It is nocturnal in nature and found exclusively in the Western Ghats.
Habitat: Wooded plains and hill slopes of evergreen rainforests.
Threats: Deforestation and commercial plantations are major threats.
IUCN status: CR

Sambar Deer is incorrect

The sambar is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest members of the deer family. It is the state animal of Odisha.
Behaviour: Sambar deer are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. Although they may also be active at night, they are not strictly nocturnal.

Infographic about Sambar Deer detailing native range, altitude range, geographical distribution, population decline causes, behavior, habitat, and conservation status. Includes maps of South Asia and altitude, images of threats like hunting and habitat destruction, and highlights significance as prey for tigers and leopards, nocturnal behavior, and IUCN vulnerable status

Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Hard

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