Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda
Sri Lanka's tropical climate has blessed us with over 1,400 medicinal plant species, making our island a living pharmacy of natural healing[1]. For ce...
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Sachini Wickramasinghe
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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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The Kandyan Kingdom's Resistance to Colonial Powers
The Kingdom of Kandy stands as one of history's most remarkable examples of indigenous resistance against European colonialism. For over 225 years, fr...
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The Barred Kukri Snake: Endemic Serpent
Imagine you're hiking through the misty hills of the Knuckles Range or tending your garden in the dry zone—suddenly, a slender snake with striking bla...
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Dry Zone Ecosystems: Scrub Forests and Grasslands
Imagine trekking through vast expanses of sun-baked earth where sturdy scrub forests give way to golden grasslands swaying in the hot breeze. That's t...
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26 Endemic Bird Species: Complete Overview
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Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve: Montane Biodiversity
Nestled in the misty highlands of Sri Lanka's central region, Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve stands as one of our nation's most precious ecological tre...
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Mangrove Species of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's mangrove forests are among the most biodiverse and ecologically vital ecosystems on the island, yet many locals don't realise just how man...
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Gem Cutting and Polishing Industry
Sri Lanka's gem cutting and polishing industry stands as one of our nation's most valuable export success stories, transforming rough gemstones into w...
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Invasive Species Threatening Native Ecosystems
Sri Lanka's reputation as a biodiversity hotspot is under serious threat. Our island nation, home to countless species found nowhere else on Earth, is...
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Language Revival Efforts: Vedda Language
The Vedda language, spoken by Sri Lanka's indigenous Vedda people, stands at a critical crossroads. Once the voice of our island's original inhabitant...
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Legge's Flowerpecker: Smallest Endemic Bird
Sri Lanka is home to some of the world's most extraordinary wildlife, and among our most precious treasures is the Legge's Flowerpecker, a tiny endemi...
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Sloth Bears: Elusive Forest Dwellers
Sri Lanka is home to one of Asia's most fascinating and mysterious creatures—the sloth bear. Despite sharing our island with these remarkable animals...
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