Langur, general name given to numerous species of Asian monkeys belonging to the subfamily Colobinae. Mostly arboreal, Nilgiri langur is a Colobine monkey that shares many of the Colobine features, such as a complex stomach, a reduced thumb, and a long tail. Nilgiri langur males are typically more involved in dominance than females, though dominance behaviors in general are not particularly frequent. These groups were monitored to collect data on group size, composition and birth and death rates. Tufted gray langurs may also be captured for pets. Solitary males of both the lion-tailed macaque and Nilgiri langur migrate throughout the landscape, with only a 50% habitat overlap with their respective groups. Ten groups of langur were selected: four in the HD areas and three each in the MD and LD areas. Nilgiri langur is threatened by habitat fragmentation, poaching and human distu rbance. 22.08.2020 - Entdecke die Pinnwand „Primates Old World: Nilgiri Langur (Trachypithecus johnii)“ von Angie Hemker. In addition, aggression during these encounters is avoided. Nilgiri langur (Trachypithecus johnii)Great place to see the Nilgiri langur: Anaimalai, Tamil Nadu, India. Tufted gray langurs are threatened by hunting and habitat destruction. Nilgiri langur habitat was subjectively differentiated into highly disturbed (HD), moderately disturbed (MD) and least disturbed (LD) areas. Study animal . While habitat loss has been a major factor against them, the Nilgiri langur is perhaps the most hunted of India's primates and is killed for its fur, flesh and body parts which are said to contain medical properties. Not only do its body’s glossy black fur and its head’s golden-brown fur make the Nilgiri langur a delight to watch, but also the fact that it is found only in some parts of the Western Ghats and hilly areas of Tamil Nadu and Kerala makes this mammal something … There is little competition for food or mates, and subordinate individuals are careful to avoid potentially harmful situations. However, due to weaker restrictions, the Nilgiri langur groups were observed to inhabit a broader variety of habitats than the lion-tailed macaque groups. The Nilgiri langur (Semnopithecus johnii) is a langur (a type of Old World monkey) found in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats in South India.Its range also includes Kodagu in Karnataka, Kodayar Hills in Tamil Nadu, and many other hilly areas in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This has also resulted in this monkey being extremely wary and shy. The species is threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation coupled with poaching. The Nilgiri langur, also known as the hooded leaf monkey, b lack leaf monkey, Indian hooded leaf monkey, John's langur, Nilgiri black langur, and the Nilgiri leaf monkey, is a species of Old World monkey endemic to South India. The standard ecological model assumes that better predation avoidance as langur varied significantly among the two different habitats. Dieser Pinnwand folgen 388 Nutzer auf Pinterest… It is similar in size and long … Like other Colob ine monkeys Nilgiri Langu r . This primate has glossy black fur on its body and golden brown fur on its head. The IUCN Red List and other sources don’t provide the number of the Tufted gray langur total population size. Nilgiri langur is a species inhabiting evergreen rain forests in the Western-Ghats of India. The mean group size of Nilgiri langur was less in moist deciduous forest than the evergreen forest, possibly because more open habitat could not allow the formation of larger groups (Barrette, 1991). Population number. 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