Forest Cover: Current Status and Historical Change
Sri Lanka's lush green landscapes have always been our pride, from the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya to the dense canopies of Sinharaja. But have you ev...
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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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Purple-Faced Langur: Endemic Primate Species
Sri Lanka is home to one of the world's most endangered primates—the purple-faced langur, a unique monkey species found nowhere else on Earth. These s...
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Bundala National Park: Ramsar Wetland and Bird Sanctuary
Imagine gliding through golden dunes and shimmering lagoons at dawn, where flocks of greater flamingos paint the sky pink and a lone Sri Lankan elepha...
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Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl: Rare Gemstone
If you've ever caught a glimpse of a gemstone that seems to have a living, breathing eye inside it, you've likely witnessed the mesmerising magic of c...
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Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary: Coastal Conservation
Imagine slipping into the turquoise waters just off Hikkaduwa Beach, surrounded by colourful fish darting around a vibrant coral reef, with sea turtle...
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Sri Lankan Star Tortoise: Endemic and Endangered
Imagine stumbling upon a tortoise in Sri Lanka's dry scrub forests, its shell gleaming with intricate star patterns under the sun. This is the **Sri L...
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Ceylon Cat Snake: Mildly Venomous Endemic
Spot a slender snake gliding across your ceiling at night? That's likely our very own Ceylon Cat Snake, a mildly venomous endemic wonder that's as muc...
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50 Endemic Dragonfly Species
Sri Lanka's shimmering streams and misty highlands hide a buzzing secret: nearly 60 endemic dragonfly and damselfly species that you'll find nowhere e...
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Conservation Status of Endemic Species
Sri Lanka's lush rainforests and misty highlands hide a treasure trove of wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. But as our island paradise faces clima...
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58 Endemic Butterfly Species
Sri Lanka's fluttering jewels hide extraordinary secrets in our forests and gardens. While you'll often hear about the **58 endemic butterfly species*...
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Whale Sharks: Gentle Giants Off the Coast
Imagine gliding through crystal-clear waters off our Sri Lankan shores, coming face-to-fin with the ocean's gentle giant—a whale shark as long as a bu...
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Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill: Endemic Forest Bird
Sri Lanka's forests echo with the distinctive calls of one of our most remarkable endemic birds—the Sri Lankan Grey Hornbill. This striking forest dwe...
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