Feeding ecology of Nilgiri Langur (Semnopithecus johnii) in shola forests of Eravikulam National Park of Western Ghats, India

Key Points

• Feeding ecology reveals how Nilgiri langurs utilize shola forests for survival and reproduction.
• Observational data showed significant influences of habitat preference on foraging behavior across diverse vegetation types.
• Analysis of behavioral patterns utilized 150 foraging observations across various locations in Eravikulam National Park.
• Understanding the feeding ecology may inform conservation strategies and habitat management for biodiversity.