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Fruits of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's fruits: durian, jackfruit, Alphonso mango, and tips on buying them.
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Flora and fauna
A catalogue of the island's animals, birds and plants.
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28 May 2026
Trying Cashew Apple: Kaju Pallu on the Island
A short note about trying kaju pallu — the cashew apple, an exotic local fruit of Sri Lanka.
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6 May 2026
Vine snake: master of camouflage in Sri Lankan forests
Sri Lanka's slender vine snakes look, feel, and even feel like a liana, have weakly developed fangs deep in their mouths and are harmless to humans; spotting them in the wild requires luck and a sharp eye.
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2 May 2026
Sri Lanka's saltwater crocodile: a dangerous river predator
Sri Lanka has two crocodile species; the saltwater crocodile of the Nilwala River has made 24 attacks on people since 2000, 18 of them fatal, though large specimens are now rare due to poaching.
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29 Apr 2026
Sri Lanka's large black scorpion: a harmless neighbour
Black scorpions of the genus Srilankametrus are widespread on the island, are nocturnal, live near humans, but their venom is not dangerous to people — they prefer cockroaches and carry their young on their backs.
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12 Apr 2026
Zoologist Berezhnoy disturbed bees at Nine Arch Bridge
Zoologist Mikhail Berezhnoy filmed the reaction of bees under the Nine Arch Bridge to a drone intrusion.
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1 Apr 2026
Fun facts about Sri Lanka's fauna
A collection of fun facts about cormorants, crocodiles, flying foxes, monkeys, bee-eaters, small fish, and lionfish, illustrated with phone photos.
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27 Feb 2026
Elephants Continue Their Performances on the Island
A brief note about yet another series of elephant incidents across Sri Lanka.
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26 Feb 2026
Elephant vs Excavator: The Machine Came Off Worse
A brief report of an incident in which an elephant attacked an excavator — the animal was unharmed, but the machine was not.
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17 Feb 2026
Hungarian Tourist Killed by Elephant near Sigiriya
A 64-year-old Hungarian national died in Sigiriya hospital after being attacked by a wild elephant during a walk near Pidurangala.
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16 Feb 2026
Elephant Attacks Tourist near Pidurangala
A wild elephant attacked a tourist near Pidurangala; the victim survived, though details remain sparse.
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15 Feb 2026
Elephants Causing Trouble in Yala Again
A brief report on yet another elephant incident within the Yala national park area.
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13 Feb 2026
Rare Pearl Shark Caught in Hikkaduwa
Fishermen in Hikkaduwa caught a rare pearl shark about 1.5 metres long and released it back into the sea after examination.
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13 Feb 2026
Elephant Attack in the Centre of the Island
A wild elephant attack in the centre of Sri Lanka left one woman dead and three others injured.
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11 Feb 2026
Wild Elephant Attacks Russian Tourists near Kataragama
A Russian couple was attacked by a wild elephant on the Buttala–Kataragama road; the woman was hospitalized with arm injuries.
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1 Feb 2026
Endemic Birds on Sri Lankan Banknotes
Every bird depicted on Sri Lankan banknotes is endemic to the island — not merely a design choice, but a reminder of the country's natural heritage and unique identity.
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31 Jan 2026
Documentary Film About Sri Lanka's Elephants
The channel recommends watching an informative documentary film about Sri Lanka's elephants.
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19 Jan 2026
Elephant Attacks Military Base in Central Sri Lanka
A brief report about an elephant attacking a military base located in central Sri Lanka.
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14 Jan 2026
Elephants Conduct Vehicle Inspections on Tourist Cars
A humorous note about elephants stopping and 'inspecting' tourists' vehicles across the island in search of fruits and food supplies.
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13 Jan 2026
Cobra Bit a Smartphone During a Visit to a Snake Farm
The author recounts how a cobra grabbed and chewed his phone at a snake farm, leaving venom on it, and explains why he always uses a selfie stick for such shoots.
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9 Jan 2026
Baby Elephant Killed in Road Accident in Central Sri Lanka
In central Sri Lanka, a truck struck and killed a baby elephant; how the driver failed to see the animal was not reported.
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6 Jan 2026
Monitor Lizard in Batticaloa Resembles a Crocodile
A humorous note that monitor lizards in Batticaloa are so large and fierce that they can be mistaken for crocodiles.
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24 Nov 2025
Chekhov and the Mongoose Question on the Island
The channel notes that a question about Chekhov and a mongoose from the quiz show 'What? Where? When?' could have been easily answered by followers of this Sri Lanka channel.
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29 Oct 2025
Snakes on beaches: panic or normal for the tropics
Experts reassure tourists: most snakes on Sri Lankan beaches are harmless, there is no mass invasion, and staying calm is key.
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26 Oct 2025
Nelu flower blooms once in 12 years in the highlands
Sri Lanka's highlands are experiencing a rare mass bloom of Nelu (Strobilanthes), a once-in-12-years event drawing thousands of visitors.
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16 Oct 2025
Scorpion: is it really that dangerous?
A short post questioning whether an encounter with a scorpion is worth repeating.
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4 Oct 2025
Steve Irwin Explored Sri Lanka's Snakes in 2004
In May 2004, Steve Irwin visited Sri Lanka to film Snake Island, studying the island's pythons and cobras while raising awareness about wildlife conservation.
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11 Jun 2025
Elephant overcomes electric fence again
Another video has emerged online showing an elephant skillfully handling an electric fence — apparently the same animal as in a previous clip.
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10 Jun 2025
Where to find crocodiles in Sri Lanka: location guide
A guide to the best spots for watching crocodiles: Nilaveli, Kumana park near Arugam Bay, and the Water Garden hotel in Sigiriya.
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6 Jun 2025
Saltwater crocodile: Sri Lanka's most dangerous predator
A detailed overview of the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus): habitat from coasts to inland rivers, population 2,500–3,500, protected by the state.
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3 Jun 2025
Elephant attacks motorcyclist
A video circulated online showing an elephant attacking a motorcyclist; the location of the incident is not yet known.
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12 Apr 2025
Geckos and their tactical-technical specifications
A humorous post about Sri Lanka's geckos describing their 'tactical' characteristics and the potential of gecko-technology applications.
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8 Apr 2025
A treacherous beetle in Sri Lanka: burns without biting
The author warns about a blister beetle that neither bites nor stings but leaves painful burns upon contact with skin.
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26 Mar 2025
Crocodiles becoming active near Mount Lavinia
Crocodiles have become more active in coastal areas including Mount Lavinia — swimmers are advised to stay alert.
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25 Mar 2025
Pink tree blossoms in Kandy and Colombo
Pink trees have bloomed in Kandy and Colombo — the author urges readers to come and witness this annual natural spectacle.
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23 Mar 2025
Crocodiles walk into yards in Trincomalee
Islanders in Trincomalee are so tough that crocodiles, not monitor lizards, wander into their yards.
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19 Mar 2025
Monitor lizard refused service at Galle jewellery store
A humorous vignette: a monitor lizard was refused service at a jewellery store in Galle.
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15 Mar 2025
National animal census: count your monkeys and peacocks
Sri Lanka is conducting a national animal census: landowners are asked to count monkeys, squirrels, and peacocks on their property.
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14 Mar 2025
The elephant story continues
A continuation of the series of posts about elephants on the Island, with links to previous parts.
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12 Mar 2025
Rules for interacting with monkeys on the Island
A repost from 'Gloomy Hippy' about the rules of interacting with monkeys and what to do if they steal everything from you.
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9 Mar 2025
Elephants seem to be getting out of control
A humorous comment on the series of elephant incidents — 'elephants seem to be getting out of control'.
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8 Mar 2025
Another elephant incident on the Island
Another elephant incident has occurred on the Island — no further details provided.
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23 Feb 2025
Seven elephants killed in train collision
The number of elephants killed in the February 19 night train collision reached seven: five died on the spot and two more succumbed to injuries days later.
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20 Feb 2025
Train kills six wild elephants in central Sri Lanka
On the Batticaloa-Colombo route, a train struck six wild elephants and derailed one carriage; latest reports confirm five elephants have died.
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19 Feb 2025
Why elephants attack tourists during safari
Following an elephant attack in Yala, the channel explains five reasons for aggressive elephant behaviour: perceived threat, calf protection, musth, human provocation, and stress.
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10 Jan 2025
Another wild elephant attacks tourist vehicle
A wild elephant attacked a vehicle carrying tourists again — another incident in a series of animal attacks on island roads.
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3 Jan 2025
Leopard takes over abandoned school in Kumana reserve
A Sri Lankan leopard has made itself at home in an abandoned school building within the Kumana wildlife reserve.
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5 Oct 2024
Where to see an elephant for free: tips on island locations
The author recommends visiting the temple in Dondra where a temple elephant lives, and other free spots as an alternative to the paid Pinnawala farm.
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28 Jun 2024
Monkey gang terrorizes Trincomalee
A gang of monkeys has been causing trouble in Trincomalee, with details described in a story by local resident Arun.
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27 Jun 2024
Video: Sri Lanka Animals in Action
A short video of Sri Lanka animals captioned 'Legs, wings... but most importantly — the tail!'
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19 Jun 2024
Crocodile Five Minutes from Main Street Ate a Neighbor's Dog
A crocodile spotted five minutes' walk from the main street had already eaten a neighbor's dog by the time it was filmed.
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17 Jun 2024
Crocodile on the Island
A short post with a crocodile emoji and no additional text.
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8 Jun 2024
Blister Beetle: A Dangerous Encounter in Sri Lanka
A mother describes how her daughter developed growing blisters after contact with a blister beetle; local doctors misdiagnosed it and treatment took several days.
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27 May 2024
Rare Unknown Bird Spotted at Kilinochchi District Secretariat
A rare bird of unknown species appeared in Kilinochchi for the first time; neither locals nor the island bird guide could identify it — the editorial team conducted its own investigation.
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15 Feb 2024
Ninety snake species of Sri Lanka: an overview
Sri Lanka has around 90 snake species, of which 5 are deadly to humans; the author describes three — cobras and Russell's viper — after visiting a snake sanctuary.
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4 Feb 2024
Rescuing a mongoose in Trincomalee
Authors living in Trincomalee and studying Tamil culture share a story about rescuing a mongoose.
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24 Nov 2023
Rhinoceros beetle, giant grasshopper and dragonfly of Sri Lanka
Brief descriptions of three Sri Lankan insects: the rhinoceros beetle, the giant grasshopper and the giant dragonfly with its bright blue-green colouration.
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16 Nov 2023
Endangered animal species of Sri Lanka
An overview of the island's endangered species, starting with the Sri Lankan sloth bear, whose population of 1,000–1,500 is declining due to poaching and habitat loss.
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30 Oct 2023
Rare birds of Sri Lanka: darter, hornbill, and pigeon
Descriptions of three rare island birds — the Indian darter, Ceylon grey hornbill, and green imperial pigeon — with details on their behaviour and conservation status.
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24 Oct 2023
Fruits of the island: guava, starfruit, and wood apple
Descriptions of three exotic Sri Lankan fruits — guava, starfruit, and wood apple — covering their varieties, taste, and distinctive characteristics.
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2 Oct 2023
First aid for a snake bite: what not to do
Part two of snake bite first aid: artificial respiration, and why incisions and tourniquets are contraindicated for Sri Lankan snake bites.
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24 Sept 2023
First Aid for Snake Bites in Sri Lanka
Practical guide to first aid for snake bites: reassuring the victim, key facts about snake venom, and safe actions before medical help arrives.
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2 Jul 2023
Dog Day: three million stray dogs in Sri Lanka
July 2 is International Dog Day: Sri Lanka is home to around three million dogs, twice the population of Novosibirsk.
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3 Jun 2023
The Venomous Divi Makuluwa Spider in Sri Lanka
Warning about the dangerous Divi Makuluwa spider: it is venomous, its bite is painful, and advice to always photograph suspicious creatures and show them to locals.
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17 May 2023
World Turtle Day: Witnessing Turtles on the Island
May 23 is World Turtle Day: the Organic Life team invites islanders to celebrate it by observing sea turtles right here in Sri Lanka.
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16 May 2023
Tuesday May 16th: Do Insects Scare You?
Morning channel edition asking subscribers which insects on the island frighten them, along with a weather note about a very high UV index.
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22 Apr 2023
Tropical fruits of the island: guava, starfruit, wood apple
Description of three exotic Sri Lankan fruits: two types of guava, star-shaped carambola, and wood apple with its hard shell.
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20 Apr 2023
Video of a spider shot on the island
The channel shares a short spider video sent by reader Katya.
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12 Apr 2023
Cosmonautics Day and Facts About Sri Lankan Papaya
A diary-style festive post including facts about Sri Lankan papaya: exceptional sweetness, rich vitamin content, and fruits weighing up to 5 kg.
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6 Apr 2023
Rhinoceros Beetle, Giant Grasshopper and Dragonfly of Sri Lanka
A brief overview of Sri Lankan insects: the life cycle of the rhinoceros beetle, the fighting abilities of the giant grasshopper, and the colour-changing ability of the giant dragonfly.
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2 Apr 2023
Three Rare Island Birds Facing Extinction
A profile of three Sri Lankan birds: the Indian Darter, the Ceylon Grey Hornbill, and the Sri Lanka Green Pigeon — all threatened or protected species.
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26 Mar 2023
Endangered animals of Sri Lanka: sloth bear, fishing cat, civet
Part two of a review of endangered species in Sri Lanka: the sloth bear (1,000–1,500 individuals), the fishing cat, and the Sri Lankan palm civet.
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24 Mar 2023
Endangered animal species in Sri Lanka. Part 1
Of Sri Lanka's 117 known mammal species, 17 are endangered, including the rusty-spotted cat, sloth bear, blue whale, and dugong.
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21 Mar 2023
Sri Lanka's black leopard: a rare AI fact
Sri Lanka is one of the few habitats of the black leopard, which was scientifically documented for the first time in 100 years in 2019 in Yala National Park.
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18 Mar 2023
Sri Lanka's botanical gardens: Hakgala, Gampaha, Peradeniya
A morning post introduces three botanical gardens of Sri Lanka — Hakgala, Gampaha, and Peradeniya — and the island's unique flora.
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15 Mar 2023
Dangerous Insects of Sri Lanka: Scorpions, Centipedes and Others
An overview of dangerous insects and arthropods in Sri Lanka with descriptions of scorpion sting symptoms and safety tips.
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14 Mar 2023
Bodhi Tree of Anuradhapura — the oldest in the world
A morning post with a historical fact: the Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura is considered sacred and the world's oldest tree according to locals.
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22 Feb 2023
Hump-Nosed Agama: Sri Lanka's Threatened Endemic Lizard
The hump-nosed agama — a lizard found only in Sri Lanka — is near-threatened due to deforestation and agricultural expansion.
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21 Feb 2023
Violin mantis: endemic species of Sri Lanka and southern India
The violin mantis (Gongylus gongylodes) is a delicate insect up to 11 cm long, native to Sri Lanka and southern India, popular as an exotic pet.
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17 Feb 2023
Water monitor lizard on the island: safe for humans
A detailed account of the water monitor lizard: these large reptiles are safe for humans, are actually afraid of them, and flee upon contact.
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14 Feb 2023
Chayote — a Mexican cucumber that thrived in Asia
A note on chayote (chow-chow): a Latin American edible plant popular in Sri Lanka, boiled, fried, and pickled in various dishes.
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12 Feb 2023
Durian: Taste, Smell and Narcoligist Mukkayev
A humorous text about durian describes its unusual taste and pungent smell, liberally seasoned with absurd 'scientific' facts.
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