Statistics on elephant and human deaths in human-wildlife conflict
By the end of 2023, human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka had killed 449 elephants and 169 people; the main causes are gunshots and electrocution.
Open sourceNational parks, waterfalls, jungle and the wildlife of Sri Lanka.
By the end of 2023, human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka had killed 449 elephants and 169 people; the main causes are gunshots and electrocution.
Open sourceFriday morning post marking Elephant Appreciation Day, a reminder about elephant mistreatment at parades, and a suggestion to head to the beach at night for stargazing.
Open sourceInvitation to a Weligama beach clean-up on June 8 at 7:00 by the Organic Life project — bags and gloves provided, just bring water and a hat.
Open sourcePhotographer Kusal Fonseka captured stunning portraits of the wildlife in Yala Safari Park.
Open sourceTourists in Yala Park observed a rare black leopard in its natural habitat — a unique event for the island.
Open sourceA fact about Sri Lanka where people fence their homes against wildlife, and encounters with elephants and monkeys are common in this historically jungle-covered land.
Open sourceImpressions from visiting Ridiyagama Safari Park with prices, descriptions of animals, and a tip to visit Rekawa Turtle Beach nearby.
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The island’s wild places away from the resorts: jungle, wild elephants and a tuk-tuk journey.
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