Yala national park is the most visited & second largest national park in Sri Lanka.Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater & marine wetlands.It is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region of Sri Lanka, extending from Hambantota to Trincomolee. MAMMALS More than 44 mammal species have been recorded in Yala National Park...
more...Bundala National Park is one of Sri Lanka's foremost destinations for birdwatchers. It is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory waterbirds in Sri Lanka. It harbors 197 species of birds, the highest being Greater Flamingo. 324 species of vertebrates have been recorded there, which includes 32 species of mammals, 48 species of reptiles, 15 species of amphibians and a ...
more...Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces in Sri Lanka. It was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by construction of Udawalawe reservoir. Udawalawe is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants, which are relatively easy to see in their open habitats. Many elephants are attracted to the park because of Udawalawe reservoir, with ...
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Lunugamvehera National Park in Sri Lanka was declared in 1995, with the intention of protecting the catchment area of the Lunugamvehera reservoir and wildlife of the area. The national park is an important habitat for water birds and elephants. The catchment area is vital to maintain the water levels of the five tanks in the down stream of Kirindi Oya and wetland characteristics of Bund...