Call for Proposals: Conservation of Critically Endangered Endemic Species Project
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
The WNPS Encourages Wildlife Photographers to Look at Yala through a Different Lens
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
BUTTERFLIES: Essential to Ecosystems
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
A little can go a long way
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.
Baring her bear fascination
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
PLANT [Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Pvt. Ltd.]
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
Sensitive Budunwela – land acquired by WNPS for the Emerald Trails Wildlife corridor
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 featured on Kaleidoscope
Mr Sriyan de Silva Wijeratne, the chairman of Plant, was interviewed by Savithri Rodrigo on Kaleidoscope last week
Kill speed, not wiildlife
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.
THE LIFE OF 100,000 MACAQUES AT STAKE
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