FILE- In this Aug. 12, 2011 file photo, a herd of Asiatic wild elephants gather at a national park in Minneriya, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan authorities ...

Wildlife tourism is a fast-growing segment of world tourism, more so after COVID as many tourists now seek the natural outdoor environment. Sri Lanka has much to offer in this space, but we are still ...

Playful 7-year-old Thinuli loved accompanying her father to his chena fields in a remote village in Hambantota, in Sri ...

Recently there were newspaper reports about the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) publicizing 7 iconic wild animals found in Sri Lanka as a way of promoting tourism. Recently there were ...

From time to time, curious tales of “fish rain” grab media attention: fish seemingly fall from the sky, far from any bodies ...

Sri Lanka Tourism (SLT) made a significant impact with its presence at the Global Bird Fair 2024, held recently in Rutland, United Kingdom, underscoring the country’s commitment to promoting its ...

Sri Lanka, often celebrated for its cultural heritage and scenic landscapes, also boasts a captivating array of wildlife that remains one of the most diverse in the region. The latest edition to hit ...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka's wildlife department is to declare the former Tamil Tigers' jungle stronghold a wildlife sanctuary, the government said Wednesday, a year and a half after the country's ...

Authorities have launched an investigation into the suspected poisoning deaths of seven elephants last month in Sri Lanka. Human-elephant conflict caused by habitat loss has long been a problem on the ...

COLOMBO, Sri LankaCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities announced Wednesday that they will offer livestreams from the island nation’s wildlife parks, in a move to help revive a tourism industry ...