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Why are lion tailed macaque hunted?

In the past, lion-tailed macaques have been hunted for their meat and fur resulting in the species being listed as endangered.

Read more on the characteristics and habitat of Lion-tailed Macaque on the given link.

Further readings-

  1. The Wildlife Protection Act
  2. CITES – Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Related Links
Western Ghats – Importance, Biodiversity Species in News
Asiatic Lion: Characteristics and Conservation Status Biodiversity Hotspots
IUCN Red List Alien Invasive Species 

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