Consider the following fauna:1. Lion-tailed Macaque2. Malabar Civet3. Sambar Deer
How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
The correct answer is (b) Only two.
- Lion-tailed Macaques are diurnal animals, meaning they are most active during the day.
- Malabar Civets are nocturnal animals, meaning they are most active at night.
- Sambar Deer are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk.
Therefore, only two of the three animals listed are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset.
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