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Chasing Spinner Dolphins in Sri Lanka: A Whirlwind Adventure on the High Seas

Picture this: you’re on a boat slicing through Sri Lanka’s sapphire waters, the sun barely cresting the horizon, when a pod of spinner dolphins erupts from the waves, twirling like gymnasts in a dazzling display. These pint-sized cetaceans, known for their gravity-defying spins, are the ocean’s rockstars, and Sri Lanka’s coasts—Kalpitiya, Mirissa, and Trincomalee—are their […]

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Encountering the Blue Whale in Sri Lanka: A Guide to Sightings and Conservation

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), the largest animal ever to live on Earth, stretches up to 100 feet and weighs as much as 200 tons, with a heart the size of a small car. In Sri Lanka’s nutrient-rich waters, a unique non-migratory population of pygmy blue whales (B. m. brevicauda) resides year-round, drawing global fascination.

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Chasing the Elusive Sri Lankan Leopard: A Guide to Wildlife and Conservation

The Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), Sri Lanka’s apex predator, prowls the island’s jungles and savannahs with unmatched stealth and power. As one of nine leopard subspecies, it’s the largest in Asia, with males reaching 220 pounds and females averaging 64 pounds (Wikipedia, 2024). Facing habitat loss and human conflict, its population—estimated at 800

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Discovering the Majestic Sri Lankan Elephant: A Journey Through Culture and Conservation

The Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus), a towering symbol of the island’s heritage, roams the dry zones and national parks of Sri Lanka, captivating travelers with its intelligence and grace. As the largest subspecies of the Asian elephant, it holds deep cultural, ecological, and economic significance, yet faces escalating threats from habitat loss and

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Wildlife Adventures in Sri Lanka: Best National Parks for Safari Enthusiasts

Sri Lanka, a biodiversity hotspot in the Indian Ocean, is a haven for safari enthusiasts, boasting 26 national parks that collectively span 5,734 km². Renowned for their rich ecosystems and iconic species like leopards, elephants, and endemic birds, parks such as Yala, Udawalawe, and Wilpattu offer thrilling wildlife adventures. Drawing from your interest in detailed

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