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09/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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23/04/2026

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21/04/2026

14/04/2026

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13/04/2026

12/04/2026

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05/04/2026

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25/03/2026

Did you know that giant giraffes may have once roamed the prehistoric jungles of Sri Lanka?

It sounds like something out of a fantasy novel, but the proof lies in a single fossilized tooth discovered in the gem pits of Kuruvita (Ratnapura). This remarkable find—an upper fourth premolar—initially baffled local researchers. It was so distinct from typical bovine fossils that drawings were sent all the way to the American Museum of Natural History for identification.

The verdict from the world’s leading experts? The tooth belonged to a massive giraffid that inhabited the region during the Pleistocene epoch.

The "Sinhalese Giraffe"

Formally dubbed Giraffa sivalensis sinhaleyus, this extinct herbivore was a local subspecies of the famous Siwalik giraffe found in India. While we often think of giraffes as strictly African icons today, this discovery confirms they were a vital part of the extinct Ratnapura fauna.

Key Specs of the Fossil:

• Height: 50 mm
• Length: 19.5 mm
• Width: 17 mm
• Unique Feature: It was more "hypsodont" (high-crowned) and slender than its mainland cousins, with more complex convolutions on the tooth crown.

This means that while our ancestors were roaming the island, they might have looked up to see these elegant giants browsing the canopy. It’s a vivid reminder of how much the biodiversity of "Ceylon" has changed over millennia.

(Source: “Some Fossil Animals of Ceylon: Part IV” / Royal Asiatic Society Journal, 1945)

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24/03/2026

Sri Lanka’s best kept secret is officially out.

From National Geographic to The BBC, the world’s most prestigious publications are calling The Pekoe Trail a must walk global destination. Over 300km of history, nature, and pure serendipity on foot.

To protect and promote this world class ecosystem The Pekoe Trail is actively managed. Before you explore the trail, tap the link in our bio to get your official trail pass and ensure our highlands stay pristine for generations.

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17/03/2026

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