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In a land where monkeys are seen as pests, Sri Lanka’s white langurs are winning hearts
Monkeys were expected to be among the chief culprits identified as Sri Lanka carried out a nationwide survey on March 15 of ...
Sri Lanka's first animal census: From purple-faced langurs to giant squirrels, why it matters
The animal census to be undertaken in Sri Lanka is aimed at assessing annual crop damage in the island country. Officials ...
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Sri Lanka discovers its first endemic bat species: A groundbreaking finding by Dr. Tharaka Kusuminda
Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity, has taken a significant step in understanding its unique ...
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Sri Lanka calls for five-minute surveys to identify crop-raiding animals
In December 2024, Sri Lanka’s newly appointed minister of agriculture K. D. Lalkantha told the Parliament that farmers should ...
Sri Lanka begins census of monkeys, peacocks and squirrels amid agricultural damage
Sri Lanka began a wildlife census to count monkeys, peacocks, and giant squirrels to manage their populations due to their ...
Sri Lanka conducts first-ever census of animals harmful to agriculture
Sri Lanka conducted its first-ever census of animals considered harmful to agriculture on Saturday, said an official.
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Sri Lanka gears up for its first ever animal census
Sri Lanka will conduct its first-ever animal census, excluding elephants, officials said on Friday. Officials said people ...
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As Sri Lanka’s rail tracks continue to claim elephant lives, experts suggest solutions
Thushari, a young female elephant, born wild and free, would roam the landscapes of Galgamuwa in northwestern Sri Lanka every ...
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Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops
Sri Lanka removed several species from its protected list in 2023, including all three of its monkey species as well as peacocks and wild boars, allowing farmers to kill them.