Twenty First Century Leopards- a context for Conservation
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
A spotted affair: Has Sri Lanka over-promoted the iconic Sri Lankan leopard?
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
Sri Lanka Leopard Day: Balancing conservation and coexistence
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
What can a Leopard do with a Day?
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
Enjoying the majesty of our leopard responsibly
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
Why we need leopards in Sri Lanka
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
Masters of Camouflage
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
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC and WNPS PLANT bring meaning to World Environment Day, through a massive reforestation drive
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
130 years of dedication to Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation
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
WNPS seeks court intervention over Mannar wind power project citing irreparable, irreversible harm to ecosystem
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