Conservation

Discover the efforts behind Sri Lanka’s wildlife and environmental conservation. Learn about the vital initiatives aimed at protecting the island’s unique biodiversity, preserving its national parks, and ensuring sustainable wildlife management. Join us in supporting the preservation of Sri Lanka’s natural heritage for future generations.

Marine Marvels: Conserving Sri Lanka’s Sea Turtles

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Sri Lanka, an island nation surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, is a critical habitat for five of the world’s seven sea turtle species: the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), and leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). These ancient mariners, revered in […]

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Protecting the Sri Lankan Leopard: Efforts to Save a Top Predator

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The Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), a majestic and elusive apex predator, is a symbol of Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and a keystone species in its ecosystems. As the largest of the eight recognized leopard subspecies, it plays a critical role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling prey populations such as deer and wild

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The Plight of the Sri Lankan Elephant: Balancing Conservation and Human-Wildlife Conflict

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The Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus), the largest and darkest of the Asian elephant subspecies, is an iconic symbol of Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Revered in religious festivals like the Esala Perahera and historically significant for their role in logging and warfare, these majestic creatures face an uncertain future. With a

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