Wildlife

Elephants, birds, leopards and the other animals of Udawalawe, and where to find them.

8 Oct 20261 min read

Feeding time at the Transit Home is loud, messy and unforgettable. We learned how rescued calves are raised to return to the forest.

Ishara Fernando

14 Sept 20261 min read

Raptors, waterbirds and the endemic Sri Lanka junglefowl. Where and when to look for the park's rich birdlife.

Kasun Wickramasinghe

12 Aug 20261 min read

Udawalawe is elephant country, but patient visitors are occasionally rewarded with a glimpse of something spotted.

Ishara Fernando