Join us on an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka's stunning national parks, teeming with wildlife and natural beauty. From majestic elephants to elusive leopards, and from sloth bears to vibrant birdlife, we'll take you on a thrilling adventure to explore the island's most breathtaking national parks.
In this video, we'll visit:
- Yala National Park - Famous for Sri Lankan leopard
- Udawalawe National Park - Famous for elephant watching
- Kumana National Park - Famous for birdwatching
- Horton Plains National Park - Famous for elusive Sri Lankan leopard
- Wasgamuwa National Park - Famous for Elephants
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Famous for endemic bird species
- Minneriya National Park - Famous for Great Elephant Gathering
- Wilpattu National Park- Famous for leopard sightings
Get up close and personal with Sri Lanka's incredible wildlife, and discover the unique ecosystems and conservation efforts that make these national parks truly special.
In this video, we'll visit:
- Yala National Park - Famous for Sri Lankan leopard
- Udawalawe National Park - Famous for elephant watching
- Kumana National Park - Famous for birdwatching
- Horton Plains National Park - Famous for elusive Sri Lankan leopard
- Wasgamuwa National Park - Famous for Elephants
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Famous for endemic bird species
- Minneriya National Park - Famous for Great Elephant Gathering
- Wilpattu National Park- Famous for leopard sightings
Get up close and personal with Sri Lanka's incredible wildlife, and discover the unique ecosystems and conservation efforts that make these national parks truly special.
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00:00Yala National Park is the best reserve in Sri Lanka for seeing a wide variety of wildlife,
00:09and in particular, leopards, elephants, and sloth bears. There are approximately 215 bird
00:15species resident in the park, including seven endemics, along with 44 mammals. Udawalawe
00:22National Park has the largest population of Asian elephants of all of the national parks
00:27in Sri Lanka. With between 500 to 700 elephants living here, the chance of seeing some up
00:33close is guaranteed. Located in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka, the Kumana National Park
00:41is a well-known ecotourism attraction and bird sanctuary where a multitude of birds
00:45breed and roost. Regular sightings include such species of bird as pelicans, painted
00:51storks, spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets, and little cormorants. Horton Plains National
00:57Park is located at an elevation of 2,100 to 2,300 meters and encompasses montane grassland
01:04and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity, and many species found here are endemic to
01:10the region. Approximately 50 species of butterflies have been observed in the Wasgamuwa National
01:15Park, which are endemic to Sri Lanka. With so many rivers and streams intersecting Wasgamuwa,
01:22several species of fish can be seen, including the stone sucker and the comtail.
01:27Sinharaja Forest Reserve
01:30More than 60% of the trees are endemic, and many of them are considered rare. There is
01:35much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri
01:41Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles,
01:46and rare amphibians.
01:48Benaria National Park is famous for its impressive gathering of wild elephants, and seeing hundreds
01:54of these magnificent animals converging around the waterholes during the dry season was absolutely
02:00breathtaking.
02:03Wilpattu National Park is a popular destination for spotting the majestic Sri Lankan leopard,
02:09which is an endemic subspecies. Being the largest cat and the top predator of the island,
02:16it can easily be seen during dawn and dusk, fearlessly prowling and basking by the velu
02:21and tank habitats.