DS Lanka Travels & Tours

12/07/2026

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05/06/2026

Rock Pigeon sri lanka

Status: Abundant and widespread; a feral or wild species that thrives in close proximity to human settlements.

Diet: Primarily granivorous (seeds, grains), but they are opportunistic feeders that will eat human scraps, bread, and rice left by the public.

Behavior: Highly sociable birds, often seen strutting around historical sites, parks, and city squares in large flocks

27/05/2026

: Primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic reptiles with streamlined shells and webbed feet or flippers, living in freshwater or marine environments.

Tortoises: Exclusively land-dwelling animals with heavy, dome-shaped shells and sturdy, club-like feet designed for walking on land.

Terrapins: Semi-aquatic, freshwater or brackish water species that spend time on both land and in water bodies

19/04/2026

Calotes calotes, the common green forest lizard, is an agamid lizard found in the forests of the Western Ghats and the Shevaroy Hills in India, and Sri Lanka.

24/03/2026

Key Details About Sri Lankan Buffaloes:

Appearance:They are massive, muscular creatures, with males weighing between 700–1,200 kg and reaching up to six feet in height. They have black skin, almost no hair, and large, wide-spreading horns.

Behavior: They gather in herds near water, often acting aggressively to defend their young from predators like crocodiles and leopards.

Habitat: Primarily found in dry zone wetlands, waterholes, and grasslands within protected areas.

Species Status: Research suggests three types coexist: the indigenous wild buffalo (B. arnee), the domestic water buffalo (B. bubalis), and the swamp buffalo (B. carabanensis).

Cultural Significance: The buffalo is a well-known animal in Sri Lanka, commonly used in agriculture and for the production of curd, a local delicacy.

15/03/2026

Snakes - Sinharaja Forest Reserve

31/12/2025