Camping Adventure at Udawalawe National Park: A Wildlife Experience
Camping at Udawalawe National Park offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature, immerse yourself in the wilderness, and create lasting memories
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Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon – The Endemic Jewel of Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon (Columba torringtoniae) is found only in Sri Lanka’s mountains, where it is an endemic resident breeding bird
Purple-Faced Langur: Sri Lanka’s Endemic Primate Treasure
Discover the Purple-Faced Langur, an endangered primate found in Sri Lanka. Learn about its habitat, behavior, subspecies, and conservation efforts. Introduction to Purple-Faced Langur The Purple-Faced Langur (Semnopithecus vetulus), also called the purple-faced leaf monkey, is a rare and endangered primate unique to Sri Lanka. Found in rainforests, suburban areas, and mountainous regions, this shy…
Tufted Gray Langur: Sri Lanka’s Unique and Vulnerable Primate
Discover the Tufted Gray Langur in Sri Lanka, its habitat, diet, behaviors, and conservation status. Explore its unique features and ecological significance. About Tufted Gray Langur The Tufted Gray Langur, scientifically known as Semnopithecus priam thersites, is a fascinating primate species native to Sri Lanka. It is a subspecies of the larger Tufted Gray Langur…
Toque Macaque Sri Lanka – A Unique Endangered Primate
Learn about the Toque Macaque in Sri Lanka, its habitat, behavior, diet, and the urgent need for conservation to protect this endangered primate species. About Toque Macaque The Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica), locally called “rilewa” or “rilawa,” is an Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka. Its reddish-brown fur and distinctive whorl of hair on…
Red Slender Loris – Sri Lanka
Red Slender Loris in Sri Lanka: a rare nocturnal primate facing threats like habitat loss. Learn about its features, behavior, and conservation efforts. About Red Slender Loris The Red Slender Loris (Loris tardigradus) is a rare nocturnal primate native to the lush jungles of Sri Lanka. As one of the most evolutionarily distinct and globally…
Gray Slender Loris – Sri Lanka
About Gray Slender Loris The gray slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus) belongs to the Loridae family of primates. This species is native to India and Sri Lanka, thriving in subtropical and tropical dry forests as well as moist lowland forests. However, habitat loss poses a significant threat to its survival. Taxonomy of Gray Slender Loris The gray…
Sri Lankan Elephants: Nature’s Treasure of the Island
Sri Lankan elephants are majestic creatures with unique traits, diverse habitats, and ongoing conservation challenges. Learn why they are iconic yet endangered. The Sri Lankan Elephant – Elephas Maximus Maximus Sri Lankan elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) are a subspecies of the Asian elephant, native to Sri Lanka. As one of the most iconic animals of…
