Description

<ul>The biodiversity of the Wasgamuwa national park is one of the highest among the protected areas in Sri Lanka. The dry evergreen forest consists of several layers with reservoirs and riverine forests exhibit a large number of fauna flora species.</br>
<br>Other than Elephants and Sloth bears Wasgamuwa is home to 21 species of mammals among them, Purple-faced langur and toque monkeys and golden palm civet are endemic and there are 143 species of birds including 8 endemics with Sri Lanka's largest bird the Lesser Adjutant, the Red-faced Malkoha and the Yellow-fronted Barbet.</br>
<br>Water monitors and crocodiles are often seen along the riverbanks, together with smaller reptiles including the endangered Skink, the Red-lipped Lizard, and the Earless Lizard. Around 50 species of butterflies can be seen in the park.</ul>