Lion-tailed macaque distribution

The lion-tailed macaque is an endemic primate found in the Western Ghats of South India. It is naturally found in Tamil Nadu (Nilgiris), Kerala (High altitude forests), and Karnataka (Western Ghats region). It is not found in Andhra Pradesh in its natural habitat. The lion-tailed macaque has a distinctive appearance with a black face and a lion-like tail, and it inhabits the forested areas of the Western Ghats. Andhra Pradesh does not have suitable habitat within the Western Ghats distribution for this species. > Lion-tailed macaque = Western Ghats endemic = Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka only. Not in Andhra Pradesh. Answer: (a).