Regarding the Mahadev Koli tribe, consider the following:

They primarily inhabit the North Western Ghats in Maharashtra, a recognized global biodiversity hotspot.

Their Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) has been well-documented in mainstream scientific literature.

They use over 50 native tree species for treating a variety of ailments, including snake bites and fevers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question

The Mahadev Koli tribe does indeed inhabit the North Western Ghats, which is recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot.
Their Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), however, is underrepresented in the mainstream scientific literature, rendering statement 2 incorrect.
Statement 3 is accurate as they do use over 50 native tree species for medicinal purposes, including treating snake bites and fevers.

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The Mahadev Koli tribe does indeed inhabit the North Western Ghats, which is recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot.
Their Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), however, is underrepresented in the mainstream scientific literature, rendering statement 2 incorrect.
Statement 3 is accurate as they do use over 50 native tree species for medicinal purposes, including treating snake bites and fevers.

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