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<h1>Wildlife</h1>
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<h1>Sinharaja Forest Reserve</h1>
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Sinharaja Rain Forest (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the last
viable remnant of Sri Lanka's tropical lowland rainforest spanning
an area of 18900 acres is located within Sabaragamuwa and Southern
provinces of the south-west lowland wet zone of Sri Lanka. Sinharaja
is bounded by rivers on three sides. On the north, Sinharaja is
bounded by the Napola Dola and Koskulana Ganga. On the south and
south-west are the rivers Maha Dola and Gin Ganga. On the west are
the river Kalukandawa Ela and river Kudawa Ganga. To the east of
Sinharaja is an ancient footpath near Beverley Tea Estate and by the
Denuwa Kanda. The two main nature trails of Sinharaja Rain Forest
are those lead to the peak of Moulawella and the peak of Sinhagala.
Both of these nature trails begins at Kudawa Conservation Centre
(KCC) are equally enjoyable and enlightening. The forest is densly
crowded with tall trees growing in close proximity, but winding
trails make the trekking. Small streams of crystal-clear cool water,
that is home to a variety of fish, toads and crabs, crisscross the
trails. And the mixed species of birds are seen in the canopy of the
woods.
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<img src="images/sinharaja.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Sinharaja is the last remaining relatively undisturbed remnant of tropical humid evergreen forest in Sri Lanka.</figcaption>
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<img src="images/sinharaja-rain-forest-2.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka.</figcaption>
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<h1>Yala National Park</h1>
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Nestled in the south-eastern corner of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park
is the island's principle national park and offers the greatest
diversity of animal and birdlife in the country. The habitats found
in the park are wide-ranging, from freshwater lakes to beaches,
rocky outcrops to green plains and jungle. This creates an area of
immense biodiversity and is one of the world's most popular
destinations to spot the elusive leopard, who love to lounge on the
huge granite boulders that dot the parkland. Yala has long,
windblown beaches with crashing waves that make it dangerous for
swimming, many of which are backed by sand dunes and lagoons and a
backdrop of forests and plains. The experience of being on safari in
Yala is virtually comparable to Africa, as you set off early in the
morning by jeep and enjoy afternoon game drives, but it also offers
the added cultural element of important Buddhist temples.
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<img src="images/leopard-yala.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>The national park is popular for the biggest leopards and lots of other wildlife.</figcaption></figure>
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<h1>Horton Plains National Park</h1>
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Horton Plains in Sri Lanka, is the coldest and windiest location in
the country. It consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen
forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem. At an
altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads
across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island.
In view of the large number of endemic flora and fauna species,
Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 30th July
2010. The most frequent site of wildlife at Horton Plains are herds
of Sambar Deer. Among the other mammals in the park are Strip-necked
Mongoose, Long-tailed Giant Squirrel Wild Boar, the endemic Bear
Monkey and Toque Monkey, Fishing cat, Otter and all of the Montane
endemics of Sri Lanka are found in Horton Plains. Sri Lanka bush
warbler, Dull-Blue flycatcher, Sri Lanka whistling thrush and the
yellow-eared bulbul, Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon, Sri Lanka White-eye,
Spot-winged Thrush, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler,
Scaly Thrush, Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Brown-capped Babbler, Sri
Lanka Spur-fowl and Sri Lanka Jungle-fowl. Other highlights are the
Himalayan migrants Pied Thrush, Kashmir Flycatcher Indian Pitta.
Black Bird, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Black Eagle, Jerdon's Baza, Pied
Bushchat, Hill Swallow and Hill Munia. <br />
Now the Horton Plains has become a happy field of herds of Sambar
Deer. However the growth population of Sambar Deer has resulted in
the increase of number of Leopards. Wild Boar, the endemic Bear
Monkey and Toque Monkey, Slender Loris, Fishing cat, Otter, Barking
deer, Strip-necked Mongoose, Long-tailed Giant Squirrel are some of
the other mammals found here. Until a century ago, Horton Plains was
rich with Elephants. Then the whole population was hunted down to
extinction by the British colonialists in Sri Lanka then called
Ceylon. Today Horton Plains is the only national park in Sri Lanka
where elephants aren't seen at all.
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<img src="images/horton.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988.</figcaption>
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<img src="images/hortons-plains-2.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>The place is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.</figcaption></figure>
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<h1>Udawalawe National Park</h1>
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The park is situated just south of the Central Highlands, of which
escarpment brings about an enrapturing backdrop. At the center of
the park lies the Udawalawe Reservoir. Udawalawe National Park
established in the year 1972, with the objective of protecting the
catchment area of Udawalawe reservoir, which provides water for
agriculture and hydro-power generation spreads over an area 30,821,
resembles an African game park: it is mainly thorny-shrub jungle
with grasslands. Udawalawe is undoubtedly the best place in Sri
Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year: there are
about 500 elephants in the park and they often roam in herds of up
to 100. Udawalawe National Park is unique in terms of consistency in
numbers of elephants roaming the park: it has no a seasonal
variation in herds of elephants. The best hours to visit the park
are in the mornings and evenings. Late evening also affords the
photographic opportunities in the backdrop of loveliest sunsets.
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<img src="images/udawalawe.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Udawalawe National Park is the sixth largest animal sanctuary of Sri Lanka.</figcaption></figure>
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<img src="images/udawalawe-national-park-2.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Largely comprised of grasslands and bush forest, it's also one of the best national parks in Sri Lanka for game spotting.</figcaption></figure>
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<h1>Wilpattu National Park</h1>
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Wilpattu National Park is located 25km north of Puttalam or 30km
west of Anurdhapura. The park that lies on the northwest coast spans
the border between North Central Province and North Western Province
of Sri Lanka. To the south of Wilpattu National Park is River
Modergam Aru; to the north is River Kalay oya. Reaching Wilpattu
National Park Colombo-Puttalam A3 highway leads to the city of
Puttalama. 42 km along the A12 Puttalama- Anuradhapura highway is a
large sign board that reads Willpattu National Park. 7km along the
road that turns to the left at the sign board takes you to the
entrance of the park at Hunuwilagama. Wilpattu was declared a
wildlife sanctuary on the year 1905. On 25th February 1938, the
sanctuary was elevated to the status of National Wildlife Park. On
7th November 1947, the northern area of Wilpattu was declared as
Wilpattu North Sanctuary. Wilpattu National Park's varying natural
habitats; coastal belt, natural lakes (villus), rocky outcrops,
scrublands, open grasslands and dense forest provide for numerous
species of animals. Among the species are 31 mammals. The biggest
draws in Wilpattu are Leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) and Sloth
bears (Melursus ursinus). Apart from those two mammals are Asian
Elephants (Elephas maximus), Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, jackals,
sambhur, barking deer, mouse deer Wild Pig, Water Buffalo (Bubalus
bubalis) and Mugger Crocodiles.
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<img src="images/wilpattu.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Wilpattu National Park Safari take you on a tour inside Sri Lanka's largest national park and wildlife reserve.</figcaption></figure>
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<img src="images/wilpattu-2.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Charm of the tropical wilderness of Sri Lanka at its best, as you venture inside the park in search for elusive animals and exotic plants.</figcaption></figure>
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<h1>Wasgamuwa National Park</h1>
<p>
From Kandy: Kandy, Hasalaka and Hettipola. Approximately 50km
northeast of Kandy. Turn off at Hasalaka on the Kandy-Mahiyangana
road and proceed via Wilgamuwa upto Wasgamuwa. Visitors from Matale
and Polonnaruwa areas can reach Wasgomuwa via Laggala and Wilgamuwa.
The Wilgamuwa Japan Bridge provides the easy access to visitors
coming from the Mahaweli system-C. From Dambulla and Polonnaruwa
ancient cities, through Bakamuna, Elahera and Laggala - Pallegama
Wasgamuwa National Park (Wasgomuwa) spanning over 36,900 hectares is
bordered by River Mahaweli Ganga and River Amban Ganga in east and
west. The altitude varies from over 500m at the Sudu kanda hill to
just 76m along the Mahaweli Ganga. The combination of a number of
small reservoirs and Sudu kanda mountain range affords fine trekking
opportunities for keen hikers. <br />
The center of the attraction is herds of elephants up to 150. The
best time to enjoy the sight of large herds is during November to
May. In the rest of the year the elephants tend to migrate to nearby
Minneriya and Kaudulla national Parks. Other wildlife includes
Purple faced langur monkeys, wild boar, sambar and spotted deer,
buffalo and rarely sighted leopards and sloth bears. Among the
reptiles are water monitor, mugger crocodile, estuarine crocodile
and python (Python Molurus).
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<img src="images/wasgamuwa-2.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>The Sri Lankan Sloth Bear is a recognised sub species of the Sloth Bear.</figcaption></figure>
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<h1>Udawattakale Forest Reserve</h1>
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Udawalawe National Park, the sixth largest animal sanctuary of Sri
Lanka is located 180 km from Colombo in south-central sector of the
island. The entrance to Udawalawe National Park is located near 11km
post between Timbolketiya and Tanamanwila on Pelmadulla-Timbolketiya
A18 road. Keeping company to the herds of elephants, the main
attraction of the park are the Water Buffalo, Wildboar, Spotted
Deer, Sambur Deer, Jackal, Samber, Black-naped hare, mongooses,
bandicoots, foxes, s the endemic Toque Macaque and Gray Langers.
Sighting a Leopard and other smaller cats like Fishing cat & Jungle
cat would be a bonus. Udawalawe is undoubtedly the best place in Sri
Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year: there are
about 500 elephants in the park and they often roam in herds of up
to 100. Udawalawe National Park is unique in terms of consistency in
numbers of elephants roaming the park: it has no a seasonal
variation in herds of elephants. The best hours to visit the park
are in the mornings and evenings. Late evening also affords the
photographic opportunities in the backdrop of loveliest sunsets.
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<img src="images/udawatta-kele-kandy-royal-forest-park-udawattakele-2.jpg" alt="forest" /><figcaption>Udawattakele Forest has situated close to the Temple of Tooth relic in the heart of Kandy.</figcaption></figure>
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<h1>Kaudulla National Park</h1>
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Kaudulla National Park is located 190 km away from Colombo in the
Polonnaruwa district of the north central province of Sri Lanka.
Kaudulla can be reached by Colombo- Trincomalee main road. The
entrance to Kaudulla is 22 km north of the village of Habarana. The
closest railway station is at Minneriya. Kaudulla National Park was
opened in 2002 providing the elephants more expanses in the
wilderness, in the process connecting to the elephant corridor
between Minneriya and Wasgomuwa national parks to the south.
Kaudulla also connects Somawathiya National Park to the east. The
centerpiece of the park, Kaudulla reservoir draws herds of elephants
during the dry season. September and October are the best times to
visit Kaudulla to enjoy the sight of large herd of elephant. 211
beasts were counted in Kaudulla in 2008. Habarana road too lies in
the midst of the elephant domains. Vehicles travelling in the
evening to/from Kaudulla National Park often come across these
beasts, who are now well used to human interference. Apart from the
elephants, Kaudulla National Park is home to 23 species of mammals
including Sambar Deer, Sri Lankan Axis Deer, Chevrotain, Wild boar,
Leopard, and Sloth Bear are other mammals. Very rarely one could
spot leopard and sloth bears. The best period of time to visit this
park is during the months of June to September. Tourists find a ride
in Paddle-boats on the lake an excellent opportunity to enjoy bird
watching.
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<th>Destination</th>
<th>Area</th>
<th>Fauna</th>
<th>Flora</th>
<th>Avg. Temp</th>
<th>Rainfall</th>
<th>Open Hours</th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Sinharaja Forest Reserve</td>
<td data-heading="Area">34.22 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Purple-faced langurs, Leopards, <br />Green-pit Viper,<br />
Hump-nosed Viper, <br />Drongo, <br />Orange-billed Babbler,
<br />Red-faced Malkoha, <br />Ceylon Blue Magpie
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
240,000 plants per <br />hectare (the most dense<br />
rain forest in Asia.) <br /><i><b> Mesua nagassarium </b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Depterocarpus zeylanicus </b></i><br /><i
><b> Atlantia rotundifolia </b></i
><br /><i><b> Kokoona zeylancia </b></i><br /><i
><b> Loxococcus rupicola </b></i
><br /><i><b> Elattaria </b></i><br /><i
><b> Coscinium fenestratum </b></i
>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">66.2 ℉ to 93.2 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
3000 - 6000 mm <br />
Min. rainfall of 200 mm. <br />
Rain throughout <br />
the year.
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">6AM to 6PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Yala National Park</td>
<td data-heading="Area">377.919 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Leopards, Elephants, <br />
Bears, Water Buffaloes, <br />
Kraits, Cobras, <br />
Russell's Viper, Mugger Crocodile, <br />
Peacocks
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
<i><b> Rhizophora mucronda </b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Sonneratia caseolaris </b></i><br /><i
><b> Avicennia spp. </b></i
><br /><i><b> Aegiceras corniculatum </b></i><br /><i
><b> Acanthus ilicifolius </b></i
><br /><i><b> Excoecaria agallocha </b></i><br /><i
><b> Asparagus racemosus </b></i
>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">Avg. of 91 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
1281 mm <br />
Lot of rain <br />
in October, <br />November <br />and <br />December
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">6AM to 6PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Horton Plains National Park</td>
<td data-heading="Area">12.2 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Sambar Deer, <br />Purple-faced Langurs, <br />Wild Boars,
<br />Grizzled Giant Squirrels, <br />Fishing Cats, European
Otters, <br />Crested Serpent Eagle,<br />
Yellow-eared Bulbul
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
<i><b> Calophyllum walkeri </b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Syzygium rotundifolium </b></i><br /><i
><b> Cinnamomum </b></i
><br /><i><b> Strobilanthes spp. </b></i><br /><i
><b> Gordonia </b></i
><br /><i><b> Rhododendron arboreum </b></i><br /><i
><b> Rhodomyrtus tomentosa </b></i
>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">77 ℉ to 81 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
2540 - 5000 mm <br />Heavy rainfall in <br />October and<br />
November
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">6AM to 6PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Udawalawe National Park</td>
<td data-heading="Area">119 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Elephants, <br />Leopards, <br />Sambar Deer, <br />Axis Deer,
Wild Boars,<br />Water Buffaloes, <br />Indian Hare, <br />Indian
Muntjae, <br />
Peacocks
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
<i><b> Hopea cordifolia</b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Memecylan petrolatum </b></i><br /><i
><b> Jasminum angustifolium </b></i
><br /><i><b> Pancium maximum </b></i><br /><i
><b> Vitex pinnata </b></i
><br /><i><b> Adina cordifolia </b></i>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">71.6 ℉ to 89.6 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
1500 mm <br />Heavy rain in April<br />
and May, October and <br />November
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">6AM to 6PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Wilpattu National Park</td>
<td data-heading="Area">508.37 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Leopards, Elephants, <br />Sloth Bears, Water Buffaloes,
<br />Sambhur,<br />
Spotted Deer, <br />Mongoose,<br />
Black-headed Ibis, <br />Monitor Lizard, Indian Python,
<br />Common Cobra, <br />
Peacocks
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
<i><b> Manilakara hexander </b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Chloroxylon swietenia </b></i><br /><i
><b> Vitex altissima </b></i
><br /><i><b> Drypetes sepiaria </b></i><br /><i
><b> Diospyros ebenum </b></i
><br /><i><b> Aleseodaphne semecapriflolia </b></i>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">Avg. of 81 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
1000 mm <br />Heavy rain in <br />December and <br />February
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">6AM to 6PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Wasgamuwa National Park</td>
<td data-heading="Area">151.82 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Elephants, <br />Water Buffaloes, <br />Purple-faced Langur,
<br />Axis Deer,<br />
Leopards, Sloth Bears, <br />Peacocks
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
<i><b> Cryptocoryne walkeri </b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Munronia pumila </b></i><br /><i
><b> Chloroxylon swietenia </b></i
><br /><i><b> Manilakara hexandra </b></i><br /><i
><b> Petrosperum canescens </b></i
>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">Avg. of 82 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
1650 - 2100 mm <br />Heavy rain in <br />January and October
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">6AM to 6PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Udawattakale Forest Reserve</td>
<td data-heading="Area">0.40 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Layard's Parakeet, <br />Mouse Deer, Indian Boar, <br />Golden
Palm Civet, <br />Brown Fish Owl, <br /><i
><b> Heterometrus spp. </b></i
>
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
<i><b> Acronychia pedunculata </b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Artocarpus nobilis </b></i><br /><i
><b> Aglaia elaeagnoidea </b></i
><br /><i><b> Cinnamomum verum </b></i><br /><i
><b> Glycosmis pentaphylla </b></i
><br /><i><b> Hunteria zeylancia </b></i><br /><i
><b> Mesua ferrea </b></i
>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">71 ℉ to <br />84 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
1773 mm <br />Heavy rain in <br />April, August, <br />September,
October, <br />November <br />and December
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">8AM to 5PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-heading="Destination">Kaudulla National Park</td>
<td data-heading="Area">26.64 sq mi</td>
<td data-heading="Fauna">
Elephants, Axis Deer, <br />Sloth Bears, <br />Gray Slender Loris,
Leopards, <br />Samber Deer, <br />Chevrotain
</td>
<td data-heading="Flora">
<i><b> Microcystis spp. </b></i>
<br />
<i><b> Manilkara hexandra </b></i><br /><i
><b> Chloroxylon swietenia </b></i
><br /><i><b> Randia dumetorum </b></i><br /><i
><b> Calotropis gigantea </b></i
><br /><i><b> Pancium maximum </b></i>
</td>
<td data-heading="Avg. Temp">Avg. of <br />68 ℉</td>
<td data-heading="Rainfall">
1500 - 2000 mm <br />Heavy rain in <br />October to
<br />November, <br />May to September
</td>
<td data-heading="Open Hours">6AM to 6PM</td>
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