Consider the following statements regarding Western Hoolock Gibbon: It...
Western Hoolock Gibbon is a species of gibbon found in the Western Himalayan Region, mainly in parts of northeastern India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. It is known for its characteristic loud calls and swinging behavior in the trees. Let's analyze the given statements:
1) It is only found in the Western Himalayan Region.
This statement is incorrect. The Western Hoolock Gibbon is not confined to the Western Himalayan Region only. It is found in a broader range, including parts of northeastern India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
2) It is categorized as an endangered species under the IUCN Red List.
This statement is correct. The Western Hoolock Gibbon is indeed categorized as an endangered species under the IUCN Red List. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List is a comprehensive list that assesses the conservation status of various species worldwide. The Western Hoolock Gibbon is listed as endangered due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and hunting pressure. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
In conclusion, only statement 2 is correct, while statement 1 is incorrect. The correct answer is option 'B' - 2 only.
Consider the following statements regarding Western Hoolock Gibbon: It...
The conservation status of India’s only ape was a cause for concern at a global event on Hoolock gibbons held recently in China.
- It is the only ape found in India.
- It is native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India, Myanmar, and Southwest China.
- Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia.
- The Hoolock gibbon, unique to India’s northeast, is one of 20 species of gibbons on Earth.
- It is categorised into Western Hoolock Gibbon and Eastern Hoolock Gibbon.
- Like all apes, they are extremely intelligent, with distinct personalities and strong family bonds.
- Western Hoolock Gibbon
- It has a much wider range, as it is found in all the states of the north-east, restricted between the south of the Brahmaputra river and east of the Dibang river.
- Outside India, it is found in eastern Bangladesh and north-west Myanmar.
- It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red list.
- Eastern Hoolock gibbon
- It inhabits specific pockets of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India, and southern China and north-east Myanmar.
- It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red list.
Hence only statements 2 is correct.
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