The Magnitude of bio diversity found in Sri Lanka is not in line with it's physical proportions. United nations has acknowledged this fact by ranking Sri Lanka, as the 10th highest in bio diversification present per square area. Through out this tropical island, geographical facade changes dramatically, from the patanas (Grass Lands) to tropical rain forests, and from sandy beaches dotted with mangroves to monsoon dependant greenery. These consist the likes of Horton plains, sitaeliya plains, Agarapatana (all are grass lands/plains), Sinharaja (a rain forest since pre historic times), and Beaches of unawatuna, bundala and hikkaduwa, wildlife sanctuaries like Yala, Wilpattu and mangrove abundant marshes of muthurajawela & attidiya. Apart from the obvious geographical variations there is a vast number of less prominent ecological systems in Sri Lanka such as forests of ritigala and rumassala, udawatte kelle in kandy etc. All these contribute to an exotic system, which is the natural habitat of a variety of animal and plant species. Contrasting eco systems means that Sri Lanka is a haven for a nature lover who want to do exploring to his/her heart's content.
An important part of ecological systems prevalent in Sri Lanka would be the animal species. Like the variety among environment one can find so many kinds of fauna who observe many a behavioral pattern. Animals in Sri Lanka could be broadly categorized in to many groups such as Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, and etc. what ever the creature it would always follow a behavioral pattern suitable to its habitat.
A major attraction for a nature lover would be the national parks of Sri Lanka.
A List of National Parks
A Detailed description on above would follow soon.
