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9th Aug. 2023
Similar to numerous islands, Sri Lanka showcases an impressive array of unique species – animals and plants exclusive to its lands. The nation holds the distinction of being one of the planet’s top five biodiversity hotspots. Read on to discover the beauty of Sri Lankan wildlife found in its national parks.
Yala, the most renowned national park in Sri Lanka, is home to as many as 215 bird species and 44 mammal species. Anticipate encounters with wandering elephants, sambar deer, crocodiles, and buffalo. Remarkably, this park also boasts the world’s highest density of leopards. To learn more about these magnificent spotted predators, visit the So Sri Lanka blog, where you can get a comprehensive idea of when and where leopard sightings are most prominent during the year.
Translating to “national lakes”, this park is famous for its wetlands that spread throughout its entirety. The park contains over 50 lakes hidden amidst its grassy knolls, and its wildlife setting is accentuated by the relatively low number of visitors throughout the year.
A glimpse into what heaven most likely looks like, Horton’s Plains seems out of this world, but at the same time represents the very best of earthly nature. The area is covered by mist, with a sheer drop towards its southern boundary, labelled ‘World’s End’. When the fog lifts, you are left with a breathtaking sight of verdant landscapes that stretch for miles.
Bounded by the Central Highlands, this park is the best when it comes to seeing elephant herds. These regal creatures move in packs as large as 100 and often gather around bodies of water, where the younger ones display their playfulness while the elders bathe and eat. It is truly a marvel to see such a gathering, and you ought not to miss such a fascinating sight of nature.
