Macaca silenus
Lion-Tailed Macaque
MammalBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Lion-Tailed Macaque's dramatic silver-white mane and black face make it one of the most distinctive primates of the Western Ghats. An endangered endemic, it is restricted to the evergreen shola forests of the southern Ghats. Valparai and Silent Valley are among the best locations for patient observation of these forest dwellers. Spot Lion-Tailed Macaques in the Western Ghats. Endangered endemic primates — forest guides, best locations, and conservation updates.
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Best locations for Lion-Tailed Macaque
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Tamil NaduAnamalai Tiger Reserve
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KeralaSilent Valley National Park
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KeralaAnamudi Shola National Park
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KarnatakaBrahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
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KeralaIdukki Wildlife Sanctuary
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Tamil NaduIndira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park
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When and Where to Photograph Lion-Tailed Macaque
The Lion-Tailed Macaque's dramatic silver-white mane and black face make it one of the most distinctive primates of the Western Ghats. An endangered endemic, it is restricted to the evergreen shola forests of the southern Ghats. Valparai and Silent Valley are among the best locations for patient observation of these forest dwellers. Spot Lion-Tailed Macaques in the Western Ghats. Endangered endemic primates — forest guides, best locations, and conservation updates.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Anamalai Tiger Reserve.