The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) joins the global conservation community in mourning the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall — an extraordinary scientist, visionary conservationist, and
In a landmark partnership blending ecology and heritage, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, through The Lunuganga Trust, has joined with Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Limited (PLANT) to restore two islands
Sri Lanka has lost more than 6,400 elephants in the past 24 years — an average of over 260 per year — and 250 more have died in just the
Born free…and wild…to a devoted mother who would sacrifice her life for you, and to others of your kind who would do their utmost to protect you. Free to roam
An elephant broke the window of Mrs Neelamma’s home, 69, while the whole family was sleeping. It happened at night about two years ago, in Wilachchiya, a town just 10
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 19 August 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, under its Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), together with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS),
In a landmark collaboration that blends ecological stewardship with cultural heritage, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, through its partner The Lunuganga Trust, has joined with the Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee)
Among the lush greenery in dense forests, they hide behind large tree trunks. You may even see them perched on top of trees, some with their cubs, others alone. Some
Mannar, SRI LANKA — The Vidattaltivu Nature Reserve, nestled along Sri Lanka’s northwestern coast in the Mannar district, is home to one of the island country’s largest and most ecologically
Once draped in myth, mystery, and majesty, the Sri Lankan leopard (Pantheraparduskotiya) — the island’s top predator and apex carnivore — now finds itself in the limelight of a harsher
I have a suggestion for everyone who loves Wilpattu and Neluma. For those of you who love to see leopards in the park, please look for other leopards when you
In a significant step for both ecological restoration and women empowerment, three female-led native plant nurseries are being launched in Sri Lanka’s montane highlands through a collaboration b”etween WNPS PLANT
The Government of Sri Lanka, through the Attorney General, informed the Supreme Court on 29.07.2025 that it has decided to revoke Extraordinary Gazette No. 2383/05 dated 06.052024, which altered the
In this article, I would like to consider a few aspects of the evolving and complex relationships between people and leopards, particularly in connection with the tourism industry.
The Sunday Times readers may have read that the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is genetically distinct from its Indian counterpart. Many would have read that the Sri Lankan
The Wildlife & Nature Protection Society (WNPS) is appalled to learn that so-called birdwatchers from the Capital are visiting Mannar armed with drones, endangering the continued s
WNPS partners with LOLC Holdings PLC to establish a network of specialized leopard conservation locations and research centers across identified geographically important areas with
The Dung Beetle Project, for which WNPS is sponsoring the scientific research component, aims to build an environmental quality model using dung beetles as a biological indicator.
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) in partnership with Hemas Consumer Brands and Department of Wildlife Cnservation commemorated World Wetland Day by planting mangro
“If there are no mangroves, then the sea will have no meaning. It’s like a tree with no roots, for the mangroves are the roots of the sea!”
Seylan Bank has announced its partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) as official banking partner to support the ‘Wild Kids’ initiative; brought forw
As per the printed media, the Government of Sri Lanka is to capture, confine and sell 100,000 Toque Macaques (Macaca sinaca; S. Rilawa), to China – allegedly for display in its Z
This long weekend remember that speed can kill. Here’s five tips from WNPS to help you drive with care, prevent roadkills and stay safe as you head out of town.
Mr Sriyan de Silva Wijeratne, the chairman of Plant, was interviewed by Savithri Rodrigo on Kaleidoscope last week
PLANT (Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Pvt Ltd), an affiliate of the WNPS (Wildlife and Nature Protection Society) envisioned Emerald Trails as a series of continuous wildli
PLANT [Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Pvt. Ltd.] is one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) of Sri Lanka. Focused
It is feared by one and all……..but for ecologist Dr. Shyamala Ratnayeke it is a fascinating creature and she is a staunch believer that sloth bears, the only bear species found
The Human-Elephant Conflict has long plagued our nation – wreaking havoc across lives and livelihoods and threatening the future of this iconic species and their habitats.
Butterflies, of silky wing and myriad colour, flitting from flower to flower in garden or forest glade, are truly one of the natural wonders of this island. However, they are often
WNPS workshop by Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya and Kithsiri Gunawardena for any photographer wishing to gain a better understanding on how they can contribute towards the dawn of a new Yal
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) and HEMAS MANUFACTURING (PRIVATE) LIMITED have partnered together to launch a new conservation project aimed at preserving critica
As forests continue to be cut, protected areas encroached on and many still deny that the Earth is warming, and the climate changing, we drift from certainty to insecurity.
Horana Plantations and WNPS PLANT have just announced the launch of an exciting new conservation initiative in the hill country which hopes to build a nine-kilometer-long forest co
Reliable information has been collected from few shrimp farms and adjacent natural ecosystems on the presence of Black mussel Mytella strigata (Hanley, 1843) (Bivalvia; Mytilidae)
Collaborative efforts led by WNPS restore Sri Lanka's mangrove ecosystem, earning UN recognition for sustainable conservation.
Partnership between WNPS and National Zoological Gardens focuses on saving Sri Lanka's critically endangered endemic species, the Asoka Barb, through captive in-situ breeding progr
In a bid to bridge the gap between scientific conservation efforts and community prosperity, the Anawilundawa Assisted Natural Regeneration of Mangroves project has been making wav
Adani Green Energy’s wind energy project, coming up in Sri Lanka’s northern Mannar and Pooneryn districts, has been challenged in the island’s apex court on grounds of potent
In a significant move aimed at protecting the unique ecosystem of Mannar island, the environmental protection organisation, Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), has filed
WNPS files a fundamental rights application in the Supreme Court aimed at protecting the unique ecosystem of Mannar Island.
As the world marks Environment Day on June 5, Yomal Senerath-Yapa visits the threatened Anavilundawa wetlands where the WNPs together with the Wayamba University and Wildlife Dept.
An organisation, dedicated to the protection, conservation and preservation of the environment and the fauna and flora of the country sought the intervention of the Supreme Court o
In 1894, when the Game Protection Society of Ceylon was established by a group of British colonialists who recognized that the local wildlife and their habitats were beginning to d
Embarking on a visionary restoration journey, Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE PLC) and WNPS PLANT jointly initiated one of the largest ecosystem restoration projects in recent tim
Leopards in Horton Plains National Park exhibit unique adaptations to their cold, mist-covered environment, including larger body size and thicker underfur, which align with Bergma
To me, the leopard, with its dappled coat, perfectly crafted by nature for camouflage, is the epitome of strength and grace in movement. To me, the leopard is an animal on which I
The Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and charismatic wildlife species. As the island’s only large predator, it plays a vital role i
On the 1 st of August each year, conservationists and the public in Sri Lanka take a break from the mundane to call out our National Leopard Day. Based on a proposal made by the Wi
Today marks the fourth annual Sri Lanka Leopard Day – the day was first commemorated following a proposal made by the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) in 2021 based
Of all the charismatic animals seen in Sri Lanka, there is none that has created so much interest and popularity, than the Sri Lankan leopard. And today it has become arguably one
It is important to keep in mind that leopards have occupied this island for tens of thousands of years, perhaps hundreds of thousands of years. The important thing to remember is t
On August 1, Sri Lanka’s celebrates Sri Lanka Leopard Day, Sri Lanka Leopard Day, which is celebrated annually, was declared based on a proposal put forward by The Wildlife and N
Rapid urbanisation has posed considerable challenges to the balance of sensitive ecosystems and inhabitants. Wildlife are usually at the receiving end of haphazard urbanisation.
On August 1 Sri Lanka celebrates Sri Lankan Leopard Day, which will be observed annually following a proposal from the Wildlife and Nature Preservation Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS),
Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2024 introduced Dr. Jeannine McManus, a renowned conservation expert from the Landmark Foundation in South Africa, to the Sri Lankan community dedicated to c
In view of World Elephant Day which falls on 12 August, Spa Ceylon together with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) have organized a series of events to raise awaren
They have no voice…….they are peppered with oozing gun-shot wounds, they are noosed causing grievous and agonizing injury and they are fed with tasty food with hakka-patas hidd
Colombo, September 02 - A leopard's death at Luccombe Estate in Maskeliya has raised alarm among conservationists including the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS).
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in partnership with USAID, recently conducted an exciting exhibition titled Tales of Conservation.
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in collaboration with USAID, recently opened the "Tales of Conservation" exhibition, a compelling
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in association with USAID, opened the "Tales of Conservation" exhibit that uses art to inspire env
They roam the jungles in search of food and water. They cross from one forest to another when food is scarce and few. Some return back to their habitat alive, others die on the way
Located in between Chilaw and Puttalam is a pristine sanctuary that is now home to many flora and fauna. As one passes the Suruwila Wewa and adjoining paddy lands it gives a glimps
Blue-green land and waterscapes act as ecological corridors across land and water in creating an ecological continuity in order to protect and restore the habitats of native and na
Conservationists and environmental groups have renewed their concerns about this project and proposed to authorities to consider alternative locations for projects of this nature
Join internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer and Sony International Brand Ambassador Lakshitha Karunarathna for an inspiring lecture that weaves together art, innovation, a
On 15th March 2025, the Department of Agriculture conducted a Rapid Visual Census (RVC) across Sri Lanka to assess the presence of commonly reported wildlife species considered agr
Leopards are one of the most mysterious and elusive creatures on our planet: they’re rarely seen and, when they are, it’s usually swiftly. Hannah and Noah, two wildlife filmmak
The Sunday Times readers may have read that the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is genetically distinct from its Indian counterpart. Many would have read that the Sri L
In this article, I would like to consider a few aspects of the evolving and complex relationships between people and leopards, particularly in connection with the tourism industry.
The Government of Sri Lanka, through the Attorney General, informed the Supreme Court on 29.07.2025 that it has decided to revoke Extraordinary Gazette No. 2383/05 dated 06.052024,
In a significant step for both ecological restoration and women empowerment, three female-led native plant nurseries are being launched in Sri Lanka’s montane highlands through a
I have a suggestion for everyone who loves Wilpattu and Neluma. For those of you who love to see leopards in the park, please look for other leopards when you go there next, and no
Once draped in myth, mystery, and majesty, the Sri Lankan leopard (Pantheraparduskotiya) — the island’s top predator and apex carnivore — now finds itself in the limelight of
Mannar, SRI LANKA — The Vidattaltivu Nature Reserve, nestled along Sri Lanka’s northwestern coast in the Mannar district, is home to one of the island country’s largest and m
Among the lush greenery in dense forests, they hide behind large tree trunks. You may even see them perched on top of trees, some with their cubs, others alone. Some like the shade
In a landmark collaboration that blends ecological stewardship with cultural heritage, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, through its partner The Lunuganga Trust, has joined with the Preserv
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 19 August 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, under its Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), together with the Wildlife and
An elephant broke the window of Mrs Neelamma's home, 69, while the whole family was sleeping. It happened at night about two years ago, in Wilachchiya, a town just 10 kilometres fr
Born free…and wild…to a devoted mother who would sacrifice her life for you, and to others of your kind who would do their utmost to protect you. Free to roam over vast spaces
Sri Lanka has lost more than 6,400 elephants in the past 24 years — an average of over 260 per year — and 250 more have died in just the first six months of 2025.
In a landmark partnership blending ecology and heritage, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, through The Lunuganga Trust, has joined with Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Limited (PLANT
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) joins the global conservation community in mourning the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall — an extraordinary scientist, v
