Lion-tailed Macaque with Ice Cream, Anamalai Hills

Rana & Sugandhi Belur


We came across some Lion-tailed Macaques (LTMs) at Pudhuthottam estate near Valparai. While some of the LTMs were feeding on fruits and shoots, this one was feeding on Ice Cream irresponsibly discarded by tourists. This species is in constant conflict, with some of the males even entering the main town of Valparai. Ice Cream should be the last thing this endangered species needs.

The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) is an endangered and endemic macaque found only in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats. Instead of living freely in the canopy of the rainforest, here is an individual — part of entire troupe — by the roadside, looking for food.

Read this related insightful post on Lion-tailed Macaques in Valaparai by NCF scientist, P Jeganathan, who is based in the Anamalai Hills.

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Rana & Sugandhi Belur
Rana and Sugandhi are Bangalore-based nature and wildlife lovers, seeking to learn from nature.


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