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Caption this! #cutenessoverload #mini #wildlife

Caption this!

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Safari travel is, and always will be, a niche wild

Safari travel is, and always will be, a niche wilderness adventure that is meant to introduce us to our ancestral roots and allow us to re-connect with nature in a way that makes us realize what details of the natural world we have possibly overlooked for so long.

As the bushman have always said; “No matter what language in which one speaks, there is no better teacher than our experienced elder”.

Carolis Peirislage “Chandare” Chandrasena has been tracking leopards since he was a young boy, raised on the river banks of the jungles of Kumana National Park on the Eastern edge of Sri Lanka. With over 40 years of experience in tracking as a Game Guard for the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Chandare has built his reputation in the industry as one the most renowned leopard trackers in the country.

To join “Chandre” on a tracking experience, in search of the elusive leopard, contact us without delay!

First call – first adventure!

0778888689 – Info@ceylonwildsafaris.com

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Who's up for an adventure?! Exploring the wildern

Who's up for an adventure?!

Exploring the wilderness of Yala National Park with a professional field guide who takes you on the path less travelled, exposes you to all the secrets that Yala holds.

Educating you on everything from animal behaviour to the history of the ancient Kingdom of Ruhunu, one can cool off at the end of a safari in a plunge pool and chat around a crackling camp fire whilst allowing our team to take you on a memorable journey.

Join us, this weekend, for an experience and get 10% off!

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The greatest part about spending every day in the

The greatest part about spending every day in the wilderness is that every day is different. Nothing is ever the same and there is ALWAYS something new to learn. The guides at Ceylon Wild Safaris are so passionate about learning more and more about nature because they love being able to share this knowledge with everyone who crosses their path and spread the word about wildlife conservation. Here's a short clip that was put together just by snapping a few shots throughout one of many adventures with Ceylon Wild Safaris.

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Happy New Year! We wish the best of blessings to

Happy New Year!

We wish the best of blessings to you all, as well as all the jungle folk! May you all have a joyous festive season and may your year ahead be filled with thrill, success, adventure and love!

Here's to 2022!

Love, the Ceylon Wild Safaris family!

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It's all about the angle! Indika was lucky this af

It's all about the angle! Indika was lucky this afternoon to capture a male leopard resting on the peak of an embankment in Yala. With a Canon 400 - F2.8 the background was blurred beautifully. Hopefully our luck continues for the morning safari! Merry Christmas, everyone!

Capture by @indika_nettigama

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Merry Christmas, everyone! The Ceylon Wild Safar

Merry Christmas, everyone!

The Ceylon Wild Safaris family wishes you all a joyous Christmas and a happy new year!

May your year ahead be blessed with love, hope and happiness.

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Did you know that butterflies are one of the few a

Did you know that butterflies are one of the few animals that have such a fun diversity of collective nouns? Along with an "arena", "wing" or "swarm", they are primarily known as a "kaleidoscope" of butterflies. This is a word taken from a piece of equipment that makes things appear in different shapes, patterns and colours in appearance. How fascinating is that?!

Photo captured by @arran_sivarajah

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Drive after drive, the search for a particular fem

Drive after drive, the search for a particular female and her cubs went on and on with little success. Knowing that the cubs were getting bigger and bigger, day by day, with hopes of their survival, we were longing to find them. The search was starting to feel like a let down until yesterday when guide, Indika, turned a corner to find the "leap" of leopards socialising in the middle of the path!

Armed with a Canon 400 2.8, Indika and the guests with him captured a very special moment that will live on, imprinted on the inside of their eyelids, for a long time to come!

The cubs are nearing the end of the critical start to life and seem healthy and still playful. Let's find out what happens with these adorable juvenile predators as their lives follow their own paths through the hardships of the natural world.

Photo credits: @indika_nettigama

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Who needs to go on a game drive when the elephants

Who needs to go on a game drive when the elephants come to you?

Whilst sitting in the lounge at Ceylon Wild Safaris camp, enjoying a sundowner, a large bull elephant came to join us for drinks at the water hole on the rocks!

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Do you know why the common kingfisher is called th

Do you know why the common kingfisher is called the "common" kingfisher?

It's got absolutely nothing to do with the frequency of spotting them but actually refers to their global distribution. The common kingfisher, with it's stunning colours, is found from the dry zone forests of Asia, all the way across multiple continents, to the western corners of Europe. This spectacular bird has adapted to all kinds of climatic conditions, as a resident to where it is found.

This photo was captured by @indika_nettigama in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.

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"Lapping" water refers to the way in which certain

"Lapping" water refers to the way in which certain species, especially cats, drink water by stroking the surface of the water with their tongue in order to "lift" water into their mouth through water adhesion. This allows them to drink cleaner surface water and avoid drinking heavy quantities of mud particles and unnecessary salts which lay below the surface as they are more dense than water. This photo of a leopard "lapping" water was captured by @indika_nettigama on a recent game drive in Yala National Park.

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Indika gets lucky with the cats, again! This time

Indika gets lucky with the cats, again!
This time, with a rusty spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)!

Being one of the smallest of the cat family, an adult rusty weighs in at only roughly 1.5 kilos.

These adorable small wild cats are seldom seen on safaris as they spend most of their time hidden amongst the dense shrub of jungles where they use vegetation as cover to stay clear of their larger cousins and also to ambush small prey.

Indika managed to capture this rare moment on a safari in Yala National Park.

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A wilderness experience is more than viewing anima

A wilderness experience is more than viewing animals and taking pictures; it's about digging into the details of animal behaviour and much of this, one can read on the ground.
Through years of experience, the sands of the dry-zone jungles have become the daily "newspaper" for the team at Ceylon Wild Safaris. By reading the scripts printed by paws, our team translates sign into stories.

@arran_sivarajah

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Can't "bear" the suspense of waiting for your next

Can't "bear" the suspense of waiting for your next exciting escape?

Ceylon Wild Safaris wants to bring you back to the bush to immerse yourself in wild luxury and take you on a nature guided experience.

With wildlife viewing, tracking, educational safaris, photography, bonfire evenings and story telling, we welcome you back to your wilderness home.

May your next adventure begin.

Contact us on 0778888689 to plan your next escape.

www.ceylonwildsafaris.com

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"Kleptoparasitism" is a term used to describe how

"Kleptoparasitism" is a term used to describe how some predators or scavengers often get their meals by stealing food from others. The Brahminy kite is a fine example.

Because Brahminy kites are almost always seen in the vicinity of water, many make the mistake in assuming they are masters of fishing; little do most know, they are actually master thieves!

Brahminy kites, keep a close eye on other birds such as egrets and storks whom actually do all the work to catch a fish, then swoop in and steal the kill.

Fascinating and very cunning birds of prey indeed.

Photo taken by @dunyarajasekara

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Embark on a journey, discovering the secrets of th

Embark on a journey, discovering the secrets of the wilderness with Ceylon Wild Safaris.

Escape the confines of the city and immerse yourself in wild luxury, exploring the jungles of Yala in a modified land cruiser or wallowing in a private plunge pool on the deck of your air conditioned tent.

With our professional field guides and their passion for sharing knowledge and skills in wildlife tracking and nature photography, your wilderness experience awaits.

Contact us to begin your next escape on 0778888689 or email us on info@ceylonwildsafaris.com

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As night falls, the animals that have quite the op

As night falls, the animals that have quite the opposite sleeping pattern to ours, spring into action and wander the wilderness under the cover of darkness.

Our camera traps have captured some fascinating creatures over time and it reminds us that just because we are oblivious to our surroundings during our sleep, nature is still busy.

With multiple camera traps set up around the camp premises, we are able to take a glance at some of the nocturnal species that frequent the vicinity.

Not only is it incredibly rewarding to know that this wildlife, such as the small wild cats, bears, porcupines, elephants, leopards, and much more, thrive right under our noses, but evidence like this serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the wilderness areas of Sri Lanka.

Forest land in areas outside of national parks is being lost rapidly and that results in the loss of these precious, secretive beings that many forget roam these lands as we sleep.

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What do you do when encountering a bull elephant i

What do you do when encountering a bull elephant in "musth"?

Make way and respect the elephants' boundaries!

In this short video of a live scenario, Safari Guide, Arran Sivarajah, explains the situation regarding ethical wildlife viewing and safety as Safari Guide, Indika Nettigama, reverses creating a comfortable and respectful distance between the vehicle and the animal.

"Musth" is a term used to describe the hormonal state of an elephant and generally refers to male or "bull" elephants in a state of heightened testosterone whilst in search of an oestrus female. When elephants are in musth, their back legs will be wet from rapid urine and seamen release, they will be leaking fluid from their temporal lobes on either side of their head and will their heads will often be bobbing up and down as they walk, indicating their frustration.

When coming across elephants in musth, or in any circumstance, remember the importance of respecting the boundaries of these magnificent creatures and maintaining ethical wildlife viewing practice.

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@indika_nettigama
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The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) with t

The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) with their flashing pink rumps are one of the most stunning water birds in Sri Lanka and have the strangest method of hunting for fish. They disturb the surroundings with their feet in the water and keep their bills open ready to snap shut when a fish is directed between its bill. This odd adaptation as a hunting method seems to work well for them and crocodiles can be seen following them around hoping to catch the fish that get away.

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