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Sela Macaque

Posted on May 28, 2022 by admin1  718

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  • Recently, the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has discovered a new macaque species in Arunachal Pradesh.

About Sela macaque

  • About:
    • Sela macaque belongs to the sinica species-group of Macaca.
  • Location:
    • It was found in western and central parts of Arunachal Pradesh.
    • The new species is separated from the Arunachal macaque of Tawang district by Sela Pass.
      • Sela is situated between Dirang and Tawang towns in western Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Features:
    • The Sela macaque is genetically closer to the Arunachal macaque and both species have many similar physical characteristics such as heavy built and long dorsal body hair.
    • The Arunachal macaque has a dark face and dark brown colour coat, while the Sela macaque has a pale face and brown colour coat.
  • Major Issue:
    • Sela macaque is a major cause of crop damage in West Kameng district.

Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

  • It was founded in 1916.
  • It acts as a premier Indian organisation in zoological research and studies to promote the survey, exploration and research of the fauna in the country.
  • The Survey acquired the zoological collections of more than a century old from the former museum of the Asiatic Society of Bengal and the zoological section of the Indian Museum in Calcutta.

Source: TH

 
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