Blog Archives

Exploring Sri Lanka’s Wildlife: A Photographic Journey through Nature’s Biological Diversity-By Ifham Nizam Source:Island Sri Lanka, often celebrated for its cultural heritage and scenic landscapes, also boasts a captivating array of wildlife that remains one of the most diverse in the region. The latest edition to hit the market shortly, A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka, crafted by the renowned naturalist and photographer Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne, captures this biodiversity in exquisite detail. With contributions from leading experts, this guide transcends traditional wildlife books, providing a comprehensive, user-friendly resource that appeals to amateur wildlife enthusiasts and seasoned researchers alike. This book covers more than 90 percent of Sri Lanka’s recorded fauna and flora, featuring some 453 birds, 122 mammals, 330 butterflies, and an extensive catalog of reptiles, amphibians, and plants. It is an unprecedented visual and educational compendium, utilising more than 1,250 high-quality photographs that vividly bring ...