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?

QUESTION

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2023

Consider the following fauna:

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

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Explanation

Lion-tailed Macaque: This is a diurnal animal, meaning it's active during the day.
Malabar Civet: This is a nocturnal animal, primarily active at night.
Sambar Deer: These are crepuscular animals, most active during dawn and dusk.

Therefore, only one (1) of the fauna is generally nocturnal or most active after sunset (Malabar Civet).

Lion Tailed Macaque

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