Melursus ursinus inornatus (Sri Lankan Sloth Bear)
Pearl of the Indian Ocean
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A community guide to the incredible flora and fauna of one of Asia's most biodiverse islands. Explore species profiles written by naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts.
Species Profiles
Semnopithecus vetulus (Purple-faced Langur)
The Purple-faced Langur: Sri Lanka's Canopy Sentinel
Prionailurus viverrinus (Fishing Cat)
The Fishing Cat: Wetland Ambush Predator
Mycteria leucocephala (Painted Stork)
The Painted Stork: Bundala's Wading Jewel
Geochelone elegans (Sri Lankan Star Tortoise)
The Sri Lankan Star Tortoise: Walking Works of Art
Balaenoptera musculus (Blue Whale)
Blue Whale off Mirissa: The Ocean's Greatest Creature
Panthera pardus kotiya
Sri Lankan Leopard
Elephas maximus maximus
Sri Lankan Elephant
Gallus lafayettii
Sri Lankan Junglefowl
Melursus ursinus