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17	4	Parks & Gardens	a	<ul>Sri Lanka has a wealth of exotic and varied natural treasures of flora and fauna. The long practice of conservation of nature is rooted in Buddhist traditions that teach kindness and compassion to all its living beings.<br> <br>King Devanampiya Tissa established the world’s earliest wildlife sanctuaries in the middle of the 3rd century BC. History shows that succeeding kings upheld this tradition. They were aware of the importance of conservation for ecological needs and large wilderness tracts were set aside as reserves for rain catchment and pest control purposes. Some of these ancient reserves known as “Tahanam Kele” or “Wanata” such as the “Udawatte Kele Sanctuary” in Kandy and the “Sinharaja Forest Reserve” still exist.<br> <br>On the other hand, people respect the Na (<i>Mesua ferrea</i>) and Nuga (<i>Ficus benghalensis</i>) trees and worship the bo (<i>Ficus religiosa</i>) tree. They believe deities live in certain towering old trees and no one is permitted to fell those trees; an ancient form of conservation, which led to the protection of valuable trees and resulted in protected nature reserves.<br> <br>The Parks and gardens in Sri Lanka showcase most of Sri Lanka’s flora and fauna. Not only that but also the flora and fauna species from the tropical world also represent in these parks and gardens. They are perceived as jewels emblazoned in the picturesque landscape of the island. </ul>	s	2/2/19, 4:19 AM	View Edit Delete
7	4	Natural wonders	Wonders of Nature	<ul>Sri Lanka is a wonder for nature lovers. Some nature creations in Sri Lanka are hard to believe that they actually exist.</br> <br>Sri Lanka is one of the few countries where one can observe many different ecosystems and species within a short distance. Sri Lanka has an abundance of exotic and varied natural riches and long tradition conservation routed in its ancient Buddhist traditions which teach kindness and compassion to all its living creatures.</br> <br>The central mountain region the most picturesque area of Sri Lanka is surrounded by a plain, rising above the sea level up to about 300m. It is characterized by residual isolated mountains and rocks.</br> <br>The core area of the central mountains is a complex of peaks, ridges, plateaus, basins, valleys, and escarpments. The central mountain region is preserved as forests. Those ecologically important areas are the starting points of many rivers in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has 103 such distinct natural river basins.</br> <br>Many rivers in the country descend over steep cliffs forming an abundance of waterfalls and creating nature's most spectacular and fascinating sights.</br> <br>Sri Lanka, Western Ghats biological hotspot, with its unique assemblages of plants and animal communities, is the most recent member of 25 global hotspots. Sri Lanka is a significant centre of endemism with its own characteristics.</ul>	Nature creates amazing things which are hard to believe that they are actually exist. Sri Lanka boasts such kind of natural wonders. For the true comprehend of those creations, you must visit for yourself and witness them. They are truly amazing!	12/16/18, 5:59 AM	View Edit Delete
16	4	Bird watching	-epic spectacles of nature in the world wonder for birding-	<ul>Sri Lanka is situated 10 degrees north of the equator. Therefore the tropical climate and diversity of habitats including lush lowland rain forests, cloud forests, dry lowlands, wetlands, coastlines, and thousands of manmade reservoirs have helped to endow Sri Lanka an island of true ornithologist's paradise.<br> <br>Of the 494 recorded species, 230 are breeding residents and 33 are endemic to the country. The other resident species are also found in the Indian mainland, but over 80 have developed distinct Sri Lankan races.<br> <br>Not only that but also there are about 200 seasonal migratory birds both terrestrial and aquatic traveling from far away Siberia, Scandinavia, and Western Europe to move away from the Northern winter, coming here around mid-August and leaving around early May every year. Since there is no other landmass until the South Pole after South India, those migrating birds end their long journey in Sri Lanka and are making it their regular wintering ground.<br> <br>Most of the endemics are restricted to the wet zone, while birds such as the Sri Lanka Whistling-Thrush and the Sri Lanka Yellow-eared Bulbul reside in the hill country. Others, like the brilliantly plumage Sri Lanka Jungle fowl, the striking Sri Lanka Red-faced Malkoha, and the shy Sri Lanka Brown-capped Babbler can be found in forests and sanctuaries throughout the island. Among the best areas for sighting these birds are the Sinharaja tropical wet lowland rain forests and Peak Wilderness rain forest.<br> <br>The interesting feature of Sri Lanka’s birds is the presence of mixed-species flocks, which makes watching birds easy and interesting since one can study carefully the interactions between different species.<br> <br><b>Endemic Sri Lankan birds are:</b><br> <br>1. Sri Lanka Spur fowl -<i>Galloperdix bicalcarata</i><br> <br>2. Sri Lanka Jungle fowl - <i>Gallus lafayettii</i><br> <br>3. Sri Lanka Wood pigeon - <i>Columba torringtonii</i><br> <br>4. Sri Lanka Pompadour green pigeon - <i>Treron pompadora</i><br> <br>5. Sri Lanka hanging parrot&nbsp;- <i>Loriculus beryllinus</i><br> <br>6. Sri Lanka layard’s parakeet - <i>Psittacula calthropae</i><br> <br>7. Sri Lanka red-faced malkoha - <i>Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus</i><br> <br>8. Green-billed coucal - <i>Centropus chlororhynchos</i><br> <br>9. Sri Lanka serendib scops-owl - <i>Otus thilohoffmanni</i><br> <br>10. Sri Lanka chestnut-backed owlet - <i>Glaucidium castanonotum</i><br> <br>11. Sri Lanka grey hornbill - <i>Ocyceros gingalensis</i><br> <br>12. Sri Lanka yellow-fronted barbet - <i>Megalaima flavifrons</i><br> <br>13. Sri Lanka small barbet - <i>Megalaima rubricapillus</i><br> <br>14. Sri Lanka crimson-backed flameback - <i>Chrysocolaptes stricklandi</i><br> <br>15. Sri Lanka swallow - <i>Hirundo hyperythra</i><br> <br>16. Sri Lanka wood shrike - <i>Tephrodornis affinis</i><br> <br>17. Sri Lanka black-capped bulbul - <i>Pycnonotus melanicterus</i><br> <br>18. Sri Lanka yellow-eared bulbul - <i>Pycnonotus penicillatus</i><br> <br>19. Sri Lanka whistling-thrush - <i>Myophonus blighi</i><br> <br>20. Sri Lanka spot-winged ground-thrush - <i>Zoothera spiloptera</i><br> <br>21. Sri Lanka scaly thrush - <i>Zoothera imbricate</i><br> <br>22. Sri Lanka bush-warbler - <i>Bradypterus palliseri</i><br> <br>23. Sri Lanka dusky-blue flycatcher - <i>Eumyias sordidus</i><br> <br>24. Sri Lanka brown-capped babbler - <i>Pellorneum fuscocapillus</i><br> <br>25. Sri Lanka scimitar-babbler - <i>Pomatorhinus [schisticeps] melanurus</i><br> <br>26. Sri Lanka orange-billed babbler - <i>Turdoides rufescens</i><br> <br>27. Sri Lanka ashy-headed laughing thrush - <i>Garrulax cinereifrons</i><br> <br>28. Sri Lanka white-throated flower pecker - <i>Dicaeum vincens</i><br> <br>29. Sri Lanka white-eye - <i>Zosterops Sri Lankaensis</i><br> <br>30. Sri Lanka crested drongo - <i>Dicrurus lophorinus</i><br> <br>31. Sri Lanka blue magpie - <i>Urocissa ornata</i><br> <br>32. Sri Lanka white-faced starling - <i>Sturnia albofrontata</i><br> <br>The national parks, forest reserves, and sanctuaries in the country are the places where birders can observe many species in one location. Visit any of these places would enable to observe so many other species of plants and animals as well.</ul><i><i> </i></i>	a	2/2/19, 2:37 AM	View Edit Delete
18	4	Turtle watching	S	<ul>Sea turtles are one of the animals that have survived about 190 million years. Whose ancestors walked alongside dinosaurs. There are about 8 species of marine turtles. They have over 80 years of life. They reach sexual maturity after 30 years. Turtles must come to the surface to breathe every thirty minutes and they must come to the beach for nesting. They preferred quiet, dark, undisturbed places to lay their eggs where they have fewer threats from predators.<br> <br>Sandy beaches from Induruwa to Yala are heaven for them to nest in Sri Lanka. <br> <br><b>Induruwa:</b><br> Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle<br> <br><b>Kosgoda:</b><br> Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle<br> <br><b>Akurala:</b><br> Green Turtle<br> <br><b>Mavela:</b><br> Leatherback Turtle, Green Turtle<br> <br><b>Rekawa:</b><br> Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle<br> <br><b>Ussangoda:</b><br> Leatherback Turtle<br> <br><b>Ambalantota:</b><br> Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle<br> <br><b>Bundala:</b><br> Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle<br> <br><b>Yala:</b><br> Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle</ul>	d	2/2/19, 5:00 AM	View Edit Delete
20	4	Waterfall romance	G	<ul>Waterfall expedition in Sri Lanka has offered the opportunity to experience nature’s most spectacular and fascinating creation. There are about 272 waterfalls in the country which rank Sri Lanka as number one in the highest density of waterfalls per square area.</br> <br>Unlike many of the world’s tallest waterfalls, which are a mere trickle, Sri Lankan waterfalls tend to be gushing torrents that deafen you with their roar and drench you with their fine misty spray. The mist touching your body in a glooming environment with the cool breeze will increase your "love hormones".</br> <br>Many of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka have their own sense of mystery and romance which have inspired folklores. They are associated with tales of beautiful princesses who have taken their lives leaping over the precipice to be with their true love.</ul>	c	2/2/19, 11:26 AM	View Edit Delete
21	4	Whales watching, Dolphins watching	K	<ul>Whales, the biggest creature in the world, and Dolphins, the most social and approachable marine creatures can be seen often in deep-sea waters around Sri Lanka throughout the year.<br> <br>South coast in Mirissa, North West coast in Kalpitiya in winter, and East coast in Trincomalee in summer are the finest locations to witness these gigantic and friendly creatures in Sri Lanka.<br> <br>Kalpitiya is rich with eternally smiling, naughty dolphins whom them swimming around or coming up to boats to greet and meet the people. The Dondra point off Mirissa and Trincomalee is famed for witness the oldest and the biggest sea creatures of blue whales and humpback whales.</ul>	e	2/2/19, 11:32 AM	View Edit Delete