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Sri Lanka is home to roughly 123 species of mammals, 41 of which are threatened (9 critically). 16 of the species are endemic, of which 14 are threatened, [5] including the large sloth bear, the endemic Sri Lanka leopard, the Sri Lankan elephant and the sambar.
15 lut 2022 · Tea trails, rugged ruins and sacred summits: the best hikes in Sri Lanka. As Sri Lanka reopens, tourists are returning to the island's wildlife-filled reserves. Here are the best national parks to see wildlife without the crowds.
3 dni temu · The virgin forests of Sri Lanka are rich in their variety and profusion of flora and fauna. Wildlife, including elephants, leopards, bears, buffalo, and peafowl, and tree species such as ebony, mahogany, satinwood, and teak are being rapidly depleted by indiscriminate exploitation.
List of wildlife sanctuaries of Sri Lanka. Sanctuaries are a class of protected areas in Sri Lanka and are administered by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Sanctuaries are governed by the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937 and may be created, amended or abolished by ministerial order. [1]
15 paź 2021 · Discover the incredible wildlife of Sri Lanka on Culture Trip’s epic 12-day adventure. Led by a Local Insider, you’ll go on a game drive in Yala National Park (keep your eyes peeled for leopards) and spot elephants in Minneriya National Park.
Sri Lanka possesses a high degree of biodiversity. Indeed the island (together with the Western Ghats of India) has been identified by Conservation International as one of 34 world biodiversity hot spots.
24 sty 2018 · Leopards, elephants, whales, birdlife in abundance – Sri Lanka is a wildlife lover’s paradise. Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne reveals what you’ll find in each of its national parks…
