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WILDLIFE & NATURE

野生動物與大自然

Lunugamvehera 

The national park is an important habitat for water birds and elephants. Fauna of the park includes 21 fish species, 12 amphibians, 33 reptiles, 183 birds and 43 mammals.[1] Sri Lankan elephantwater buffaloSri Lankan sambar deerwild boarSri Lankan spotted chevrotaingrizzled giant squirrelSri Lankan axis deer, and Asian palm civet are some of the common mammals

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Bundala 

It's an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka.

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Yala

It is is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.

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Udawalawe

It lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and  Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country.  The Elephant Transit Home, a project that has proven vital in the conservation of these magnificent beasts. 

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Minneriya 

It's a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment  of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area.

Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season.The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-200. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale,  Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka

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Wilpattu

The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater.Known as Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest national wildlife parks, Wilpattu will give you the chance of experiencing some of the countries most renowned wildlife highlights including the majestic Sri Lanka Leopard, Sloth Bears and a host of endemic bird species.

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Highlight of Sri Lanka Wildlife

D1  Airport - Negombo

D2  Negombo - Wilpattu National Park

D3  Wilpattu - Sigiriya Lion Rock 

D4  Sigiriya - Spice Garden - Kandy Royal Botanic Garden

D5  Tea Plantation - Udawalawe National Park 

D6  Yala National Park 

D7  Mirissa Beach

D8  Whale Watching - Galle Fort - Coastal Train - Colombo

D9  Airport - Home

D1   Airport - Negombo

D2   Negombo - Anawilundawa Wetlands 

D3   Mannar beach & lagoon area -Thanthirimale ruins and surrounding lakes

D4   Wilpattu National Park 

D5   Lakes of Kekirawa - Habarana Jungle

D6   Sigiriya Sanctuary - Peradeniya Botanical Garden

D7   Udawattakale Sanctuary - Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya

D8   Horton Plains National Park - Hakgala Botanical Garden

D9    Kitulgala

D10  Makandawa Rain Forest in Kitulgala - bordering village of Sinharaja Rain Forest

D11  Sinharaja Rain Forest

D12  Yala National Park

D13  Bundala National Park - Tissa Lake & Debarawewa Lake

D14  Kirala Kele Sanctuary

D15  Airport - Home

Ultimate Bird Watching Tour 

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