Montane forests have which of the following types of wildlife species?

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  1. Sloth
  2. Scorpion
  3. Yak
  4. Snail

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Option 3 : Yak
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Key Points

  • Montane forests, at 1,000-3,500m altitude, have dense, humid vegetation, cooler temperatures, and high biodiversity, crucial for water regulation and endemic species.
  • Climate : Tropical to Tundra.
  • Trees : Magnolia, Iaurel, Cinchona, wattle, Oak, Chestnut, Walnut.
  • Regions : Western Ghat,  Nilgiris ( Shola ),  Vindhya, Himalayan Foothills ( J&K , Himachal, Uttarakhand, Arunachal, Nagaland, Manipur ).
  • In India's montane forests, notable endemic species include the Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-tailed Macaque, Kashmir Stag (Hangul), Nilgiri Marten, and the Western Tragopan.

Additional Information

  • Scorpions are nocturnal arachnids with eight legs, pincers, and a stinger; they've existed for over 400 million years.
  • Sloths are slow-moving mammals native to Central and South America, spending most of their lives hanging upside down in trees.
  • Sloth species' IUCN status varies: Pygmy Three-toed Sloth is critically endangered, others like Brown-throated Sloth are least concern.
  • Snails have a unique feature called a radula, a ribbon-like tongue with thousands of tiny teeth, used for scraping or cutting food.
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