Consider the following fauna:Lion-tailed MacaqueMalabar CivetSambar DeerHow many of the above are ge

Question

Consider the following fauna:Lion-tailed MacaqueMalabar CivetSambar DeerHow many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

Accepted Answer

The lion-tailed macaque is a rainforest dweller, often being found in the upper canopy of tropical moist evergreen forests or monsoon forests. It is diurnal, meaning it is active exclusively in daylight hours. Hence option 1 is not correct.The Malabar civet is considered nocturnal and so elusive that little is known about its biology and ecology apart from habitat use. Hence option 2 is correct.Sambar deer are either crepuscular (active at dusk and dawn) or nocturnal (active during the night) animals. Hence option 3 is correct.