Conservation Challenges and Success Stories
Sri Lanka's national parks and protected areas are our natural treasures, drawing locals and visitors alike to witness leopards prowling Yala or misty...
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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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Wildlife
Biodiversity
Conservation
National Parks
Nature
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110 Endemic Reptile Species: Diversity Explained
Sri Lanka's lush rainforests and misty highlands hide a secret world of reptiles that you'll only find here—over 110 endemic species that make our isl...
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Pigeon Island National Park: Coral Reef Protection
Pigeon Island National Park stands as one of Sri Lanka's most precious marine treasures, home to some of the country's best-preserved coral reef ecosy...
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Sri Lanka Killifish and Other Endemic Fish
Sri Lanka is home to some of the world's most remarkable freshwater fish species, many found nowhere else on Earth. These endemic fish represent milli...
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Endemic Spider Species: Tarantulas and More
Sri Lanka's forests hide some of our most intriguing residents—spiders that are found nowhere else on Earth. From the stealthy goblin spiders in the l...
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Mugger Crocodile: Freshwater Predator
Spot a pair of watchful eyes gliding through the still waters of a village tank or river in Sri Lanka's dry zone? That's likely our own mugger crocodi...
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Forest Reserves vs National Parks: Protection Levels
Sri Lanka's protected areas are often mentioned interchangeably, but forest reserves and national parks operate under fundamentally different protecti...
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Painted Stork and Other Waterbirds
Imagine standing knee-deep in the golden glow of a Sri Lankan wetland at dawn, watching a flock of Painted Storks sweep their vibrant bills through th...
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Montane Grasslands and Cloud Forests
Imagine trekking through misty peaks where ancient trees twist against relentless winds, and vibrant orchids cling to mossy branches, all while the ai...
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve: UNESCO World Heritage Rainforest
Imagine stepping into a world where ancient trees whisper secrets from the time of Gondwanaland, and the air hums with the calls of birds found nowher...
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Endemic vs Introduced Plant Species
Sri Lanka's lush landscapes hide a silent battle between our unique native plants and newcomers that threaten to take over. Understanding the differen...
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Community-Based Conservation Areas
Imagine walking through lush mangroves or along pristine seagrass beds in our own backyard, knowing you're part of a movement that's protecting Sri La...
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