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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.
ஆதாரங்கள்: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- 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.
மெயின்ஸ்
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.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is known for the conservation of which endangered primate?
- Lion-tailed macaque
- Bonnet macaque
- Slender loris
- Hanuman langur
விடையைக் காட்டு
விடை: A — Lion-tailed macaque is correct. The species is found only in the Western Ghats, and Sharavathi Valley is an important habitat.
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