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A field guide to the fishes in freshwaters of Sri Lanka
A field guide to the fishes in freshwaters of Sri Lanka Above book has been published by the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC) with the collaboration of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) by filling the gap of a proper field guide to the freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. The field guide […]
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New member to Dehiwala Zoo – A male Jaguar
New member to Dehiwala Zoo – A male Jaguar A male Jaguar came to Dehiwala Zoo on 26.01.2023 to accompany the solitary female Jaguar ‘Leya’. The male Jaguar was brought from ‘ Best ’ zoo in Netherlands as a part of an exchange program which was agreed upon for a pair of giant squirrels from […]
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World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February, aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and planet. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of […]
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Mrs. Pavithra Wanniarachchi assumed duties on 25.01.2023 as the Hon. Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation
Mrs. Pavithra Wanniarachchi assumed duties on 25.01.2023 as the Hon. Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation.
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International Zebra Day – January 31
International Zebra Day January 31 is International Day of the Zebra! This exists for one purpose; to raise conservation efforts for these amazing, animals.With their natural environment diminishing and increasing human development, these gentle animals are in danger. International Zebra Day is all about raising awareness and what the people...
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International Bird Day – January 05
International Bird Day – January 05 The world has been celebrating the birds each January 5th as International Bird Day. It is also known as World Bird Day. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by birds. The world is filled with a […]
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International Cheetah Day – December 04
International Cheetah Day – December 04 Since 2010, the world has been celebrating the cheetah each December 4th as International Cheetah Day. International Cheetah Day encourages people around the world to help this animal win the race against extinction. Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is known as the fastest land mammal on the earth. It is...
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World Wildlife Conservation Day – December 04
World Wildlife Conservation Day – December 04 Since 2012, December 4 has been World Wildlife Conservation Day.Each year on December 4th, Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants, including the species that are currently designated as Critically Endangered....
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International Jaguar Day – November 29
International Jaguar Day – November 29 International Jaguar Day, 29TH November was created to raise awareness about the increasing threats facing the Jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival from Mexico to Argentina. Jaguar, (Panthera onca), largest New World member of the cat family (Felidae), found from...
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Bison Day – November 05
Bison Day – November 05 National Bison Day, on the first Saturday in November, honors one of the most majestic beasts to roam the land. This is a national day celebrated by Americans. But this mammal is very important to the world because of it`s biological and cultural value. Historically bison were the dominant grazer […]
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