eLanka Newsletter – 29th September 2024 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Go for the low hanging fruit Mr. President! A letter to AKD……. – By Aubrey Joachim Sydney Warriors emerge victorious as 2024 Melbourne Touch6 Champions Watch Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test at Galle, September 2024 Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna, AM – By Pauline Gunewardene SUNDAY CHOICE – Brokenness, Beauty, & the God Who Makes All Things New – By Charles Schokman Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Election result – a particular understanding – By Sunil Bastian The Mythical Origins of Adams Bridge – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Thorathuru – SLA Newsletter – September 2024 – by Sri Lanka Association of NSW (SLA) Inc. Thomiana September 2024 – Publication of S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association, Australia Branch, ...

Read More →

Grizzled Giant Squirrel /දඬුලේනා (Ratufa macroura): Sri Lanka’s Endearing Arboreal Resident – By Nadeeka – eLanka The Grizzled Giant Squirrel, scientifically known as Ratufa macroura, is one of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable and endearing wildlife species. This large, tree-dwelling squirrel is easily recognizable by its distinctive grizzled fur, bushy tail, and agile movements among the treetops. Found in both Sri Lanka and southern India, the Grizzled Giant Squirrel plays a crucial role in the ecosystem as a seed disperser and a vital component of the forest food web. Physical Characteristics The Grizzled Giant Squirrel is one of the largest squirrels in the world, with adults measuring up to 50 centimeters in body length, and their tail can be just as long or even longer. Their fur is predominantly gray with a grizzled or mottled appearance, giving them a unique and rugged look. The squirrel’s underparts are often lighter, and their ...

Read More →