Such illegal trade takes on a dangerous dimension because 25% of all species, both animals and plants, in Sri Lanka are endemic. The endemicity of certain classes of animals is proportionately higher ...

However, it lost its prestigious endemic status in 1984 as its presence was reported in India by two scientists there. But thanks to a study done by the Herpetological Foundation of Sri Lanka it has ...

The Beddagana Wetland Park sitting on an 18-hectare area about 3 km east of the Colombo commercial hub in Sri Lanka provides a home for a wide varie ...

Sri Lanka boasts an impressively high rate of endemic species, offering some of the finest wildlife-watching experiences in South Asia. Explore some of its best-known national parks, including ...

The purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus) is endemic to Sri Lanka, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world. Known for its striking appearance, this langur has a distinct ...

Shrubs: The shrub species include Barleria longiflora, Cajanus cajanifolius, and Commiphora berryi, all endemic to India, with the latter also found in Sri Lanka. Indigofera barberi Gamble is ...