Differential demographic responses of lion-tailed macaques to habitat fragmentation: Four decades of population monitoring in the Anamalai Hills, Western Ghats and perspectives for management and conservation

Key Points

• Lion-tailed macaques show varying demographic changes due to habitat fragmentation, impacting population stability.
• Over four decades, significant shifts were noted in demographics linked to habitat changes in the Anamalai Hills.
• Analysis involved long-term population monitoring and assessment of habitat conditions over 40 years.
• Findings highlight the importance of adaptive management for conservation strategies and further monitoring.