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‘Dancing’ Land Monitors At Comedy Photography Awards

A picture of two Sri Lanka land monitors locked in embrace has made it to the finals of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

‘Mannar Unbound’

If you read through the pages of Sri Lanka’s ancient history, you will find a multitude of exotic names given by its many visitors to capture its extraordinary beauty and rich heritage. Such names do include but are not limited to the Isle of Gems, Resplendent Land, Serendib, and Taprobane; and on this island of many names lies a multitude of well-documented places complete with stories and treasures that still attract many travellers to them each day. Many of these places are as familiar to the Sri Lankan as they are to the visitor from outside.

Saving a Species: The Future Of The Human Elephant Conflict

Despite widespread media attention, the number of casualties caused by Sri- Lanka’s Human Elephant Conflict remain high. Why is it that Sri Lanka is failing to tangibly mitigate this conflict, and could potential new legislative advancements further hinder this struggle for co-existence?

Finless Porpoise Of Sri Lanka

The Indo-pacific finless porpoise is one of the many rare species of marine mammals to exist in Sri Lankan waters. They are already a globally vulnerable species, and are facing many local threats to their survival.

Why Are Sri Lankan Dugongs Slowly Dissapearing?

For centuries, a mysterious mammal known as the dugong has quietly existed in Sri Lankan waters. Today, these benign ocean blobs are facing some very imminent threats.

Containing The Human Elephant Conflict: What Is Project Orange Elephant?

The Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society has been quietly implementing an innovative idea to mitigate human-elephant conflict. Project Orange Elephant helps limit losses to crops and homes by planting citrus trees, which elephants tend to avoid. Founder Ravi Corea explains how the project came about and how it helps prevent clashes between the two species.

Kadupul: Meet One Of The World’s Most Expensive Flowers

The kadupul flower, which blooms only once a year, is considered the world’s most expensive blossom. That’s why its name translates to ‘flower from heaven’.

Sri Lankan Creepy Crawlies With Painful Stings

Many creepy crawlies found in Sri Lanka can cause painful stings and bites. If you encounter any of these, delicately side step away from them.

Sri Lanka’s Cobra Killers—The Ruddy Mongoose And More

With rodent-like faces and beady eyes, mongooses are carnivorous mammals which can live around seven to 12 years in the wild, and up to 20 years while in captivity. They predominantly eat small animals and birds, though they sometimes do nibble on greens.

Udawalawe – The Jumbo Bungalow

While Udawalawe is best known for it’s elephants, there’s a lot more to this national park than that.

Six Plants In Sri Lanka That Could Kill You

Sri Lanka is recognised by environmental and wildlife experts all over the world as a biodiversity hotspot—and many of the plants and animals recorded here contribute in their own way to maintain the ecological balance. However, several species of plants and animals in the island have been identified to be poisonous, and they can cause quite a lot of harm to humans and other animals.

Illegal Aliens: Seven Invasive Alien Plants Found In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is considered one of 35 biodiversity hotspots in the world due to the wealth of flora and fauna found on the island….

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