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Beyond the Canopy: Primatology in Kerala

Beyond the Canopy: Primatology in Kerala

Krishna U., Aswathi
Dhanalakshmi, B.

Paperback

Zoology

ISBN10: 6209504868
ISBN13: 9786209504860
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Apr 6 2026
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Kerala's primate species-Bonnet macaque, Lion-tailed macaque, and Nilgiri langur-reflect diverse ecological roles and conservation challenges. The Bonnet macaque thrives in human-altered landscapes, showing behavioral plasticity but increasing human-primate conflict. The Lion-tailed macaque, reliant on intact rainforests, is highly vulnerable, while the Nilgiri langur occupies montane forest niches with specialized diets. Together, they illustrate primate adaptability and sensitivity to habitat change. Effective conservation requires an integrative, ethically informed approach combining science, law, and local culture. Adaptive governance, community participation, and education are essential to mitigate conflicts and habitat loss. By harmonizing ecological integrity with social resilience, Kerala can model sustainable human-primate coexistence, balancing biodiversity preservation with development in one of the world's most complex biological and cultural regions.

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