Countering the Macaque Monkey Menace: Strategies for Effective Management-by Kalani-eLanka Macaque monkeys, known for their intelligence and adaptability, have increasingly become a nuisance in urban and rural areas. Their growing population and interaction with humans have led to various challenges, including crop destruction, property damage, and even aggressive encounters. Managing this issue requires a balanced approach that considers both conservation and human safety. Understanding the Problem Macaques are opportunistic feeders and highly adaptable, which makes human settlements attractive to them. The primary reasons behind their increasing interactions with humans include: Deforestation and habitat loss – As natural habitats shrink, macaques move into human-populated areas in search of food. Feeding by humans – Tourists and locals often feed monkeys, encouraging them to associate humans with food. Garbage and waste management issues – Improper disposal of food waste attracts macaques to urban areas. Reduction of natural predators – The decline of natural ...
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Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya): The Elusive Apex Predator-by Kalani-eLanka The Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is a magnificent and elusive big cat endemic to Sri Lanka. It is a subspecies of the leopard and is known for its adaptability, strength, and importance in the island’s ecosystem. The Sri Lankan leopard is relatively large compared to other leopard subspecies. Males can weigh between 56–77 kg, while females are slightly smaller. They have a golden-yellow coat with distinctive black rosettes, which provide excellent camouflage in the dense forests and grasslands. These leopards are found throughout Sri Lanka, from the dry zone forests of Yala National Park to the misty mountains of Horton Plains. They are highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, dry forests, and even human-altered landscapes. As an apex predator, the Sri Lankan leopard plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. ...
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An African Safari – By John de Silva ‘May you study hard and far enough so that one day you may pay your way and have a look at these creatures in the flesh.’ These are the words that my father wrote in a book on African wildlife that he gave me as a gift over 70 years ago. I am sure that he was smiling when he ‘saw’ me realise his wishes these many years later. Our safari to Lake Manyara National Park, the famous Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania was the realisation of a long-held dream. The great animal migration in the Serengeti, the concentration of wildlife in the Crater and the romance of going on safari was all a fanciful dream that did come true! One gets to the Serengeti NP in the World Heritage listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, riding the rim of ...
