Seagrass Beds and Coastal Marine Habitats
Sri Lanka's coastline stretches over 1,340 kilometres, harbouring some of the Indian Ocean's most vital marine ecosystems. Among these, seagrass beds...
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Sachini Wickramasinghe
Nature & Wildlife Writer
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Sachini writes about Sri Lanka's wildlife, biodiversity, and natural heritage. She covers endemic species, national parks, conservation efforts, and the island's remarkable natural world.
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I write to help people appreciate and protect Sri Lanka's incredible biodiversity.
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The Gulf of Mannar: Marine Biodiversity Hotspot
Imagine diving into crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant corals, graceful sea turtles gliding by, and schools of tropical fish darting through se...
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Ceylon Rose Butterfly: Rare Endemic
Imagine fluttering through the misty rainforests of our island paradise, where a flash of black wings adorned with crimson spots catches your eye—a tr...
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Blue Whales Off Sri Lanka's Southern Coast
Imagine gliding through the calm turquoise waters off Mirissa's harbour at dawn, the first rays of sun painting the horizon gold, when suddenly a mass...
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Lunugamvehera & Tissamaharama: Lakes, Birds & Temple Towns
Lunugamvehera and Tissamaharama are two of Sri Lanka's most captivating destinations, offering a remarkable blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and spi...
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The Importance of Buffer Zones Around Protected Areas
Imagine standing at the edge of Yala National Park, where the roar of a leopard echoes through the trees, only to hear the rumble of heavy machinery f...
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Asian Elephants in Sri Lanka: Population and Distribution
Sri Lanka's elephant population has made a remarkable recovery, with numbers rising to 7,451 individuals as of 2024—a testament to ongoing conservatio...
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Whistling Lizard: Color-Changing Calotes
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Peak Wilderness Sanctuary: High-Altitude Ecosystems
Nestled in Sri Lanka's wet zone, the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary stands as one of our island's most precious natural treasures. Spanning 22,379 hectares...
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Wildlife Corridors Connecting Protected Areas
Imagine trekking through Sri Lanka's misty highlands, only to spot a Sri Lankan leopard slipping silently between ancient forests. These moments aren'...
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Peacocks and Peafowl in Sri Lankan Forests
Spot a flash of iridescent blue and green in the undergrowth of a Sri Lankan forest, and you'll likely catch sight of our native peafowl—the majestic...
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Fishing Cat: Wetland Specialist
Imagine slipping through the misty mangroves of a Colombo wetland at dawn, your eyes scanning the water's edge for a ripple that betrays a sleek preda...
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