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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 elephant, water buffalo, Sri Lankan sambar deer, wild boar, Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain, grizzled giant squirrel, Sri 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

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D2  Negombo - Wilpattu National Park

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D3  Wilpattu - Sigiriya Lion Rock 

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D4  Sigiriya - Spice Garden - Kandy Royal Botanic Garden

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D5  Tea Plantation - Udawalawe National Park 

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D6  Yala National Park 

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D7  Mirissa Beach

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D8  Whale Watching - Galle Fort - Coastal Train - Colombo

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D9  Airport - Home

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D1   Airport - Negombo

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D2   Negombo - Anawilundawa Wetlands 

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

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D4   Wilpattu National Park 

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D5   Lakes of Kekirawa - Habarana Jungle

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D6   Sigiriya Sanctuary - Peradeniya Botanical Garden

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D7   Udawattakale Sanctuary - Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya

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D8   Horton Plains National Park - Hakgala Botanical Garden

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D9    Kitulgala

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

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D11  Sinharaja Rain Forest

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D12  Yala National Park

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D13  Bundala National Park - Tissa Lake & Debarawewa Lake

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D14  Kirala Kele Sanctuary

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D15  Airport - Home

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Ultimate Bird Watching Tour 

Sri Lanka 斯里蘭卡

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