Sri Lanka Blue Magpie: Colorful Endemic Bird
The Sri Lanka blue magpie is one of our island's most stunning endemic birds, a brilliantly coloured jewel found nowhere else on Earth. With its strik...
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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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I write to help people appreciate and protect Sri Lanka's incredible biodiversity.
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Endemic Tree Frog Habitats in Cloud Forests
Imagine trekking through the misty heights of Sri Lanka's Knuckles Mountain Range, where the air hangs heavy with moisture and the canopy drips with l...
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Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard: Unique Agamid
Sri Lanka's forests are home to one of the world's most remarkable reptiles: the Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard, a tiny but extraordinary creature found n...
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Grassland Ecosystems and Fire Ecology
Fire and grasslands in Sri Lanka aren't enemies—they're partners in an ancient ecological dance. Our island's montane grasslands, from the misty heigh...
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Endemic Garra Fish Species in Mountain Streams
Sri Lanka's mountain streams are home to one of the island's most fascinating endemic fish species—the stone sucker, scientifically known as Garra cey...
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Cobra Species: Spectacled and Other Venomous Snakes
If you've ever spotted a hooded snake slithering across your garden or heard stories from locals about cobra encounters, you're not alone. Sri Lanka i...
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Soil Diversity Supporting Agricultural Ecosystems
Soil isn't just dirt beneath our feet—it's a living ecosystem that sustains our entire agricultural system. In Sri Lanka, where farming remains centra...
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Sambhur Deer: Largest Deer Species in Sri Lanka
The sambhur deer (also spelt sambhar or sambur) is one of Asia's most impressive large mammals, and Sri Lanka is home to the largest subspecies in the...
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Maduru Oya National Park: Remote Wilderness
Imagine driving through vast red soil plains where massive elephant herds suddenly emerge from tall grasslands, their trunks raised in curiosity, whil...
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Endemic Freshwater Crabs in Mountain Streams
Sri Lanka's mountain streams are home to some of the world's most remarkable freshwater crabs, found nowhere else on Earth. These tiny creatures, with...
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Reef Fish Diversity in Coral Habitats
Imagine diving into the crystal-clear waters off our southern coast, where vibrant corals sway gently and schools of colourful fish dart between them....
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Indian Python: Sri Lanka's Largest Snake
If you've ever wondered about the largest snake slithering through Sri Lanka's forests and wetlands, you're likely thinking of the Indian python. This...
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