Silent Valley isrich in faunal diversity. Species like Elephant, Lion Tailed Macaqque, Nilgiri Langur, Comon Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, Tiger, Leapard, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Wild Dog, etc. Silent Valley also has a considerable population of small mammals like Civets and Nilgiri Marten.
The most famous resident of the park is Lion Tailed Macaque whose name has become almost synoymous with that of the valley. A shy dweller of the canopy, this primate can be seen singly or in groups. The gracious macaque depend mainly on Cullenia exarillata fruits for their food. As Silent Valley has a arge number of these trees; likily the survival of this highly endangered species is ensured. The major reptile seen here are King Cobra, Cobra, Viper, Krait, Rat Snake, Tree frog,Bronze frog, Rufescent Frog, Indian Chameleon, etc
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