Ashni Dhawale
Other projects
29 May 2018
Ecological and Behavioural Adaptations of the Endangered Lion-Tailed Macaque to a Rainforest–Anthropogenic Habitat Matrix in India: Implications for Management I
15 Jan 2020
Ecological and Behavioural Adaptations of the Endangered Lion-Tailed Macaque to a Rainforest–Anthropogenic Habitat Matrix in India: Implications for Management II
Restricted to a rainforest-fragment amidst tea plantations in the Western Ghats, a unique population of the Endangered lion-tailed macaque has recently begun to negatively interact with people, leading to a precipitous conflict situation in the landscape. Contributing 5% to the total wild lion-tailed macaque population, this (Puthuthottam) population has been recognised as having immense conservation importance.
Our project, thus, aims to facilitate human-macaque coexistence through the implementation of key conservation interventions, including 'monkey-proofing' of houses and canopy bridges. We also propose to initiate a long-term monitoring program along with the Forest Department, to ensure the survival of the species.