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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Rain or shine, conservation cannot take a day off. Neither should we
Heavy showers may be on the forecast, but this evening’s conversation is too important to miss.
Join four leading Sri Lankan scientists at the WNPS Monthly Lecture to explore the ENDEMICS Project
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From the brink of extinction to hope, discover what it takes to secure Sri Lanka’s biodiversity. Please join us in person and share this with others who genuinely care about conservation
15 Oct 6 pm Jasmine Hall, BMICH
Once lost, they cannot be recreated, imported or recovered
Saving a species from extinction is one of the most consequential things conservation can achieve
Read Prof. Wijesundara’s full article
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A NEW CHAPTER FOR REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN CONSERVATION IN SRI LANK
At the inaugural World Congress on #Snakes 2026 in Kandy, the WNPS announced the establishment of its #Reptile and #Amphibian #Conservation Subcommittee
Sri Lanka’s #reptiles and amphibians need greater attention
Strengthening the last line of defence for Sri Lanka’s environment. The BASL and WNPS have signed an MoU to strengthen environmental law, legal advocacy and enforcement
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WNPS marks first livestock insurance payout
A milestone in promoting human-leopard coexistence by presenting the first compensation payment in the Livestock Insurance Scheme & launching the construction of the first predator-proof community cattle pen
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A first for leopard conservation in Sri Lanka.
What happens when conservation research identifies a problem, and then finds a practical way to address it?
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A missing cow. A leopard's tracks in the dirt. For farmers near Sigiriya, this has long meant one thing: a devastating loss with no way back 🐄
Now, a new #livestock insurance scheme is changing that story. When a farmer loses an animal to a #leopard, the loss can be reported, verified, and compensated 💰 easing the financial blow and reducing the reasons to retaliate against wildlife.
Launched by @UNDP 's BIOFIN, with @wnpssl and @LOLCOfficial, under the guidance of the Department of Wildlife Conservation🤝 the scheme has already supported its first successful claim!
Because protecting livelihoods 🧑🌾 and protecting leopards 🐆 don't have to be two different goals, they can be part of the same story 🌿
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Sri Lanka’s wildlife is at a defining moment.
Hear directly from DWC Director General Ranjan Marasinghe on the challenges, responsibilities and difficult choices shaping conservation today
NTB WNPS Monthly Lecture
17 Sept | 6 PM | Jasmine Hall, BMICH
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ELEPHANTS: They just could be us!!!
At WNPS, we believe conservation must move beyond conflict towards practical, science-based solutions that safeguard both people and wildlife.
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As part of a special series of expert perspectives marking Sri Lanka Leopard Day, WNPS is pleased to share this insightful article by Dr @AndrewKittle, exploring the misconceptions and realities surrounding one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildcats
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Witness the wild, reimagined — Elephant Conservation with Praveen Bhargav. 6pm, Wed 12 Aug | Jasmine Hall, BMICH. Free. Join us!
Conservationist Praveen Bhargav examines Sri Lanka’s escalating human–elephant conflicts
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Human–elephant coexistence is one of Sri Lanka’s defining conservation challenges.
This World Elephant Day, join WNPS on Wednesday, 12 August for a thought-provoking lecture by world-renowned elephant conservation
Read the article
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BMICH | 6 PM
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As we approach Sri Lankan Leopard Day on August 1, a new analysis of leopard mortality reveals a disturbing trend: leopard deaths are increasing, and snaring is emerging as one of the most significant threats to our national animal
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