Located in between Chilaw and Puttalam is a pristine sanctuary that is now home to many flora and fauna. As one passes the Suruwila Wewa and adjoining paddy lands it gives a glimpse of perhaps one of the last remaining tank cascade systems in the country. Spanning over 1300 hectares in extent, the Anawilundawa sanctuary is an asset to surrounding communities. The Accelerated Natural Regeneration of Mangroves (ANRM) Project is one such initiative that has strived to bridge the gap between scientific conservation efforts and community prosperity.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Lessons Should be Learned from the Tragic death of Tusker Deeghadanthu
We are miserable to see history repeat in such a tragic way and the victim this time is the largest tusker that remained in the Kalawewa National Park ‘Deeghadanthu 1’, who was electrocuted and killed inhumanely on the night of the November 27. This was not a coincidence, but an extension of the experiences by famed Tuskers in this area such as Barana, Revatha, and Walagambha for years. The forests around the Kalawewa National Park are where many Tuskers reported in the wild in this country. However, this was the Tusker that remained in the area with the largest tusks, this valuable majestic resource has now been lost to our country, and if we can learn a lesson from his loss at least at this moment, it will be better for the future generations of the likes of Deeghadanthu.
The death of Deega Danthu II Authorities in a race against time to reduce Elephant Deaths By Electrocution
The death of Deega Danthu II, an iconic tusker that roamed around Kala Wewa, Balalu Wewa and adjacent jungles in Kekirawa has sparked serious concerns about interventions taken by authorities including the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) to conserve and protect these majestic species. Environmentalists opine that the state incurs a heavy loss in foreign exchange whenever an iconic tusker or an elephant is killed because many tourists travel from far and wide to view these species in their natural habitats.
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