Gal Oya National Park: Boat Safaris and Swimming Elephants
If you're looking for a truly authentic Sri Lankan wildlife experience away from the crowds, Gal Oya National Park is calling you. This remote gem in...
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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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British Colonial Era (1796-1948): Transformation of Ceylon
Imagine walking through the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, where vast tea plantations stretch endlessly under the shadow of colonial-era bungalows. Thes...
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Historic Royal Gems from Sri Lanka
Imagine holding a sapphire that once graced the crown of a Sinhalese king, its deep blue depths whispering tales of ancient battles and divine favour....
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Puttalam Lagoon & Salt Pans: Birding & Industrial Landscapes
Puttalam Lagoon and its sprawling salt pans represent one of Sri Lanka's most fascinating intersections of nature and industry. Whether you're a birdw...
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Endemic Flora: 894 Flowering Plant Species
Sri Lanka's forests hide one of nature's greatest treasures—nearly 900 species of flowering plants found nowhere else on Earth. These endemic plants a...
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Pollinator Diversity in Sri Lankan Ecosystems
Pollinator diversity forms the backbone of Sri Lanka's ecosystems and food security, yet many of us don't realise how critical these tiny creatures ar...
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Sinharaja Rainforest: UNESCO World Heritage Biodiversity Treasure
Sinharaja Rainforest stands as one of our island's most precious natural treasures, and if you haven't experienced it yet, you're missing out on somet...
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Sri Lankan Tree Nymphs: Endemic Stream Frogs
Imagine hiking through the misty streams of Sri Lanka's central highlands, where the air hums with the chorus of hidden voices. Suddenly, a delicate,...
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Yala National Park: Dry Zone Biodiversity
Yala National Park stands as one of Asia's most extraordinary wildlife reserves, protecting a unique dry zone ecosystem that's home to some of the pla...
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Lunugamvehera National Park: Elephant Corridor
Imagine driving through vast scrublands where herds of elephants roam freely, linking two of Sri Lanka's most famous national parks. That's the magic...
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Endemic Gecko Species: Nocturnal Lizards
Sri Lanka's forests hide some of the world's most remarkable creatures—tiny geckos that most locals have never seen, despite living on the same island...
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Dolphin Species in Sri Lankan Waters
Sri Lanka's warm Indian Ocean waters teem with playful dolphins leaping through the waves, offering us locals and visitors alike a front-row seat to o...
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