Sri Lankan Wildlife

This fully updated edition reflects the latest developments for wildlife visitors to Sri Lanka, including expanded coverage of whale watching and improved access to national parks.

Sri Lanka is home to elephants, leopards, bears, and water buffalo, and boasts one of the highest species densities of marine mammals in the world. Blue whales and sperm whales populate the coastal waters, making this one of the few destinations where you can whale watch in the morning and spot leopards and elephants in a national park that same afternoon.

Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs of species and habitat maps to aid identification, this balanced natural history guide works equally well as a practical field companion or an engaging armchair read. Written in an accessible style by an expert who visits Sri Lanka annually, it's ideal for both general wildlife travellers and dedicated enthusiasts seeking background knowledge on the island's remarkable natural heritage.