Wildlife of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Sri Lanka is home to roughly 123 species of mammals, 41 of which are threatened (9 critically). 16 of the species are endemic, of which 14 are threatened, [5] including the large sloth bear, the endemic Sri Lanka leopard, the Sri Lankan elephant and the sambar.
What Animals Live In Sri Lanka? - WorldAtlas
Aug 15, 2019 · Despite its small size, Sri Lanka is host to a great diversity of flora and fauna. About 123 mammalian species live in the country including many threatened ones. One species is critically endangered, ten each are endangered and …
21 Wild Animals in Sri Lanka [Wildlife in Sri Lanka] - kevmrc.com
Nov 7, 2023 · The national animal of Sri Lanka is the elephant, but also the lion, and the grizzled giant squirrel. Similarly to several other Asian countries, Sri Lanka is represented by the Asian elephant, the largest terrestrial animal on the continent.
List of mammals of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Sirenia is an order of fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals that inhabit rivers, estuaries, coastal marine waters, swamps, and marine wetlands. All four species are endangered. The order Primates contains humans and their closest relatives: lemurs, lorisoids, monkeys, and apes.
Animals of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka supports a rich avifauna of that stands at 453 species and this include 240 species of birds that are known to breed in the country. 33 species are accepted by some ornithologists as endemic while some ornithologists consider only 27 are endemic and the remaining six are considered as proposed endemics.
Wildlife in Sri Lanka - Types of Sri Lankan Animals - A-Z Animals
Jan 24, 2023 · Below you can find a complete list of Sri Lankan animals. We currently track 230 animals in Sri Lanka and are adding more every day! Sir Lanka is a world of flora, fauna, and natural habitats. Sri Lankan animals of all species are privy to natural preserves and parks.
Animals in Sri Lanka & Where to Find Them - The Crowded Planet
Aug 1, 2023 · From elephants to leopards and lots of endemic birds and other animal species, Sri Lanka is a great wildlife destination. Learn all about Sri Lanka animals here, including where to find them! One of the biggest surprises of our recent trip to Sri Lanka were animals.
The Most Fascinating Animals In Sri Lanka You Will See On A Safari
The wildlife of Sri Lanka is a mix of aquatic and terrestrial animals which include 140 different mammals, up to 400 species of birds and over 170 kinds of reptiles. So here we have put together a list of some of the most fascinating animals that you might be lucky enough to spot on a wildlife holiday to Sri Lanka with a good operator like ...
Sri Lanka Wildlife Guide - nathab.com
Sri Lanka, combined with the Western Ghats of India, is considered to be one of the world’s “Biodiversity Hot Spots.” The wide variety of habitat types and micro-climates on this small island provide homes for far more species than one might expect.
Wildlife in Sri Lanka | What to expect on your holiday
Nov 15, 2022 · The wildlife of Sri Lanka is highly diverse, including 125 mammals, 185 reptiles, 122 amphibians, 95 freshwater fish, and over 400 species of birds. It is unlikely that you will see all these animals within a 2 to 3-week holiday in Sri Lanka, but here are a …