A troop of langurs with their pelage coloured blue due to exposure to chemical-based dyes was seen in an industrial neighbourhood of Ankleshewar in Gujarat.
- The industrial activity in and around Ankleshwar has led to much of its environment, including its air and water sources.
- Many of the chemicals used in the industrial units are carcinogenic and have been reported to cause skin ailments as well as cancers among workers.
- The Common, Gray or Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus entellus) is found across south Asia. Its 16 subspecies’ range extends from the Himalayas in the north to peninsular India in the south.
(Source: Down To Earth)
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