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Wild Sri Lanka (2nd edition)

by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

Sri Lanka has one of the highest species densities in the world including a number of endemic plants and animals. Throughout the book there are extracts from `A Naturalist's Journal', which in the form of a first person commentary take readers to specific habitats in search of the animals to be found there.

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Publisher Description

Sri Lanka has one of the highest species densities in the world including a number of endemic plants and animals. Unusually for a moderately sized island it also has large mammals. It is one of the best places in the world for seeing and photographing Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Leopards, Asian Elephants and Sloth Bears, dubbed Sri Lanka's `Big Five'. It also has the largest annually recurring `Gathering' of wild elephants of anywhere in the word; a truly spectacular event.This book brings together all of Sri Lanka's top wildlife stories, many of which have come to light only in the last few years. Further chapters detail wildlife watching opportunities for primates, birds, reptiles, turtles, butterflies and dragonflies; a description of the parks and reserves by habitat type; and a wildlife watching calendar to help plan a trip.Throughout the book there are extracts from `A Naturalist's Journal', which in the form of a first person commentary take readers to specific habitats in search of the animals to be found there.

Author Biography

Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne is one of Sri Lanka's most high profile wildlife personalities. He is passionate about Sri Lanka's natural history and has authored and photographed over 300 articles for national and international newspapers and magazines on Sri Lankan biodiversity, travel and business topics. His has written and co-authored over 15 books including various titles in the Naturalist's Guide series on the Birds of Sri Lanka, Butterflies & Dragonflies of Sri Lanka and Flowers of Sri Lanka.

Long Description

Sri Lanka has one of the highest species densities in the world including a number of endemic plants and animals. Unusually for a moderately sized island it also has large mammals. It is one of the best places in the world for seeing and photographing Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Leopards, Asian Elephants and Sloth Bears, dubbed Sri Lanka_s _Big Five_. It also has the largest annually recurring _Gathering_ of wild elephants of anywhere in the word; a truly spectacular event. This book brings together all of Sri Lanka_s top wildlife stories, many of which have come to light only in the last few years. Further chapters detail wildlife watching opportunities for primates, birds, reptiles, turtles, butterflies and dragonflies; a description of the parks and reserves by habitat type; and a wildlife watching calendar to help plan a trip. Throughout the book there are extracts from _A Naturalist_s Journal_, which in the form of a first person commentary take readers to specific habitats in search of the animals to be found there.

Details ISBN1912081091 Publisher John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 1912081091 ISBN-13 9781912081097 Edition 2nd Format Paperback Imprint John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 578.095493 Publication Date 2019-07-05 Pages 208 Language English UK Release Date 2019-07-05 NZ Release Date 2019-07-05 Illustrations 280 colour photos, 10 maps Author Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne Edition Description 2nd edition Audience General AU Release Date 2019-07-04

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  • Condition: Brand new
  • ISBN-13: 9781912081097
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Book Title: Wild Sri Lanka (2nd Edition)
  • Item Height: 260mm
  • Author: Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne
  • Publisher: John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
  • Topic: Wildlife
  • Item Width: 215mm
  • Number of Pages: 208 Pages

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