Consider the following statements regarding the Malabar Tree Toad 1 It is a species of toad which dw...........

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Consider the following statements regarding the Malabar Tree Toad:

1. It is a species of toad which dwells on high canopies and is endemic to the Western Ghats.

2. It is categorised as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Malabar Tree Toad is indeed a species that is endemic to the Western Ghats. Its arboreal (tree-dwelling) habits make it somewhat unique among toads, as many members of this group are typically ground-dwellers. Additionally, due to habitat loss and other threats, the Malabar Tree Toad is categorized as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species.

Both statements regarding the Malabar Tree Toad are correct

The toad is endemic to the Western Ghats.

It is categorized as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Thus, the correct answer is that both statements are correct.