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EST 1894, The history of wildlife protection in Sri Lanka is almost synonymous with that of Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka

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Come and listen to the story behind over 180 elephants rewilded by the dedicated team at the DWC Elephant Transit Home. 14th August, 6 pm, Jasmine Hall, BMICH. @NationsTrustLK #elephant #worldelephantday #srilanka
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Sri Lanka Leopard Day | Changing minds to protect a species. 🐆.Awareness alone won’t save the Sri Lankan Leopard — but shifting perception just might.
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One of the most iconic species sharing the same terrain on this isle, along with humans, is the Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya). Elusive in nature and often taking cover from the human...
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PEOPLE NEED.LEOPARDS.NEED PEOPLE. Without people to #protect them Sri Lanka’s #leopards are being trapped, poisoned, and pushed toward #extinction increasingly outside #protected areas, in #human settlements where #coexistence is breaking down. Join us. Lend your time & skills
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THE FACE THAT LAUNCHED.A THOUSAND LIVELIHOODS. This #SriLankaLeopardDay, we honour more than just a predator. We celebrate a silent partner in our economy — the Sri Lankan leopard. Join the WNPS in securing the future of this national treasure that balances our ecosystem,
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Can Sri Lanka rise to the challenge of saving its apex predator?. With WNPS and LOLC driving science-led, community-powered action, Sri Lanka will rewrite the story for its apex predator  . 
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Be among the first to get yours! These exclusive caps, priced at Rs. 2250, will be available this Thursday, July 17th, at our Monthly Lecture at Jasmine Hall, BMICH
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Bellanwila Sanctuary Thrives with WNPS, Abans, DWC Collaboration. Incredible impact! WNPS, #Abans, & DWC are leading the charge to restore the Sanctuary. 🌳Over 2,000 native trees planted, biodiversity thriving. A true model for urban conservation.
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The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), in partnership with Abans PLC and under the guidance of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), is further restoring one of Colombo’s most...
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Elusive. Majestic. Wild. Go behind the scenes of Living With Leopardswith filmmakers Noah Falklind & Hannah Gormley. 🗓 17 July, 6PM | BMICH.📍 Free & open to all.A special NTB WNPS Lecture in the lead-up to #SriLankanLeopardDay.#Wildlife #Conservation #Wildcats #leopards
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Block your calendar as we focus on our apex predator leading up to the Sri Lanka Leopard Day!!!.#SriLankaLeopardDay
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From camera traps to conservation corridors, the WNPS–LOLC #Leopard Conservation Project spans five diverse zones—uniting science, education, and community action to stop the silent extinction of Sri Lanka’s #wildcats. Read the feature in Ceylon Today
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When a Picture Screams Louder Than Words. This haunting image isn't just a photograph—it’s a call to conscience. Join the WNPS for a powerful lecture. Don’t just scroll past—be part of the solution. Read more: 19th June, 6 pm, Jasmine Hall, BMICH
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NTB WNPS Monthly Lecture. Wired for the Wild: Innovation, Empathy & the New Age of Wildlife Photography. 6 PM | 19 June 2025 | Jasmine Hall, BMICH. By Lakshitha Karunarathna.Join internationally awarded wildlife photographer and @Sony Int Brand Ambassador . @NationsTrustLK
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NTB WNPS Monthly Lecture.Time is Running Out: Saving Sri Lanka’s Vanishing Wild.May 22 | 6PM.Jasmine Hall, BMICH.Enemdic , HEC, wildcats & ecosystem loss — this is a call to action. Free entry | All welcome. @NationsTrustLK @SampathSenevir9
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Mannar Island is not just a place – it's a sanctuary of biodiversity, history, and cultural resilience. Watch, share, and speak up. The world needs to know – and act – before it’s too late. #SaveMannar #ConservationMatters.
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Rethinking Renewable Energy: Mannar Island Deserves Better. Mannar Island is one of Sri Lanka’s most precious ecological treasures — home to 70,000 people and a haven for rare wildlife, seagrass, coral reefs, and millions of migratory birds every year.
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Prof. Nimal Gunatilleke underscores the critical need for a Trans boundary Blue Green Biosphere Reserve in the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay, highlighting potential to harmonize conservation efforts with sustainable development across Sri Lanka and India.
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Blue-green land and waterscapes act as ecological corridors across land and water in creating an ecological continuity in order to protect and restore the habitats of native and naturalized species....
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Save Mannar Island!.Mannar Island stands as a critical habitat along the Central Asian Flyway, hosting over a million migratory birds annually, including globally threatened species. Choose development that protects biodiversity for future generations!.
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The WNPS is fighting for Sri Lanka’s wild spaces against all odds. Watch President Graham Marshalldiscuss how WNPS is tackling today’s biggest environmental challenges. #NatureConservation #WNPS.
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Photo courtesy of Milinda Wattegedera Sri Lanka’s future is interwoven with the fate of its natural habitats. The country must act now to preserve its rich biodiversity. The fate of its forests,...
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