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Quick scan: Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
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One endangered primate lives only in the Western Ghats: the Sharavathi sanctuary link Prelims tests
Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary lies in Shivamogga district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats and is important for the endangered lion-tailed macaque, a primate found only in the Western Ghats.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary lies in Shivamogga district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats and is important for the endangered lion-tailed macaque, a primate found only in the Western Ghats.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, in the Western Ghats.
- It is important habitat for the lion-tailed macaque, found only in the Western Ghats.
- The lion-tailed macaque is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- The sanctuary lies in the Sharavathi river valley, which also has the Linganamakki reservoir.
- The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a biodiversity hotspot.
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How the exam will ask it
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- The lion-tailed macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats and is categorised as Endangered by the IUCN.
- Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shivamogga district of Karnataka.
- The Western Ghats is recognised as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots.
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
GS Paper III (environment and biodiversity). Habitat fragmentation in the Western Ghats threatens endemic species like the lion-tailed macaque; protected areas under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 give legal cover. Way forward: strengthen habitat corridors, balance hydro and development projects with conservation, and involve local communities.
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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಶರಾವತಿ ಕಣಿವೆ ವನ್ಯಜೀವಿ ಅಭಯಾರಣ್ಯವು ಅಪಾಯದಂಚಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಯಾವ ಸಸ್ತನಿ (ಪ್ರೈಮೇಟ್) ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಗೆ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ?
- ಸಿಂಗಳೀಕ (ಲಯನ್-ಟೇಲ್ಡ್ ಮ್ಯಾಕಾಕ್)
- ಬೋನೆಟ್ ಮಂಗ
- ಕಾಡುಪಾಪ (ಸ್ಲೆಂಡರ್ ಲೋರಿಸ್)
- ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಲಂಗೂರ್
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: A — ಸಿಂಗಳೀಕ (ಲಯನ್-ಟೇಲ್ಡ್ ಮ್ಯಾಕಾಕ್) ಸರಿಯಾದ ಉತ್ತರ. ಸಿಂಗಳೀಕ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಉತ್ತರ. ಈ ಜಾತಿ ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಘಟ್ಟಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಕಂಡುಬರುತ್ತದೆ; ಶರಾವತಿ ಕಣಿವೆ ಅದರ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಆವಾಸ.
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