"Endemic biodiversity in Sri Lanka is exceptionally high," points out Vimukthi Weeratunga, head of the Biodiversity Unit of the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Sri Lanka. These ...

G. Wasantha, Conservator of Forests, Biodiversity and Watershed Conservation at the Forest Conservation Department, this year, the dry season started earlier in Sri Lanka, than during previous years.

However, it lost its prestigious endemic status in 1984 as its presence was reported in India by two scientists there. But thanks to a study done by the Herpetological Foundation of Sri Lanka it has ...

Furthermore, studies show that oil palm plantations disrupt the natural habitats of endemic species. “Unlike rubber and coconut, oil palm does not support Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity. It alters the ...

“Sri Lanka experiences two peak wildfire seasons ... and Horton Plains montane regions are increasingly at risk. “Endemic plants can be wiped out locally in areas as these fires occur ...

Sri Lanka, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity, has taken a significant step in understanding its unique wildlife with the discovery of its first endemic bat species. This milestone was ...

Sri Lanka boasts an impressively high rate of endemic species, offering some of the finest wildlife-watching experiences in South Asia. Explore some of its best-known national parks, including ...

Supported by the Darwin Initiative we are building on our earlier projects with conservation work in Sri Lanka ... of native species. These transformed habitats range from the traditional home gardens ...

G. Wasantha, Conservator of Forests, Biodiversity and Watershed Conservation at the Forest Conservation Department, this year, the dry season started earlier in Sri Lanka, than during previous years.