Study of the distribution of the Primates the Genus Semnopithecus and understanding factors that influence parapatry between the Common langur (Semnopithecus priam) and Nilgiri langur (Semnopithecus johinii) in the Southern Western Ghats, India

Submitted by Selva Ganesh on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:06
Summary

This project, comprising of three major components, tried to unravel the status of two closely related primate species which exhibit parapatry - or overlap in ranges. The study was concerned with the push and pull of natural and anthropogenic factors which facilitated range overlap and potential hybridisation of the two species.

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Budget:₹1,153,943
Project Area: Southern Western Ghats

Duration: to

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Department of Science & Technology - New Delhi

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