Author Archives: anjalee
THE WILD ELEPHANT CENSUS IN SRI LANKA- Srilal Miththapala
The proposed elephant census that is to be conducted in a few months time by the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC) has generated a lot of interest among the public. Obviously, it is not something that happens every day, and …
“I step out into the world in your comforting protection”
Last week Dimitri took this wonderful photograph, of a very small baby, gingerly venturing out into the open, in the protection of her gigantic mother….epitomizing the hope that we nurture in our hearts, that our future generations will be able …
The ‘Find Raja Project’ – A wrap up and brief look back – Srilal Miththapala
The initial idea for this endeavour came to me in September last year, when I was talking to my one- time colleague, and now an elephant researcher in his own right, Ashoka Rajeeva, about elephants and the Uda Walawe park …
“Find Raja” 17th Nov Update
As the excitement wears off, and the grind sets in, our weary team was in rather low spirits until Monday this week. Elephant sighting are in abundance in and around the North/ North East regions of the park with several …
The search for the Raja of Uda Walawe National Park : Update 20 Oct
- Srilal Miththapala All planning is in place. We have got sponsorship for the communication and internet connectivity from Sri Lanka’s leading Mobile operator “Dialog”. A young University Graduate, Sameera has been recruited as field research assistant. Logistics for field …
The Search for ‘Walawe Raja’ of UdaWalawe National Park
- Srilal Miththapala The UdaWalawe National Park The UdaWalawe National Park (UWNP), situated in the south eastern region on Sri Lanka, encompasses an area of 30,812 h.a. and spills over two provinces, Sabaragamuwa and Uva ,and was declared as a …
All 33 miners rescued safely in Chile
SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – Chileans reveled Thursday in the stunning glory and jubilation of a record-setting mine rescue. As the celebration fades, however, several key questions await resolution. Officials at the copper and gold mine whose collapse trapped the …
50th Anniversary of the The Flintstones
The Flintstones is an animated American television sitcom that ran from September 30, 1960 to April 1, 1966 on ABC. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, The Flintstones is about a working class Stone Age man’s life with his family and his …
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung erupts after 400 years
After few days of rumbling the 2,460-metre high Mounty Sinabung in the Karo district in North Sumatra erupted on the 29th of august for the 1st time in 400 years. The volcano spewed sand and ash up to a mile …
Baby tiger stuffed in bag at Thai airport
Lady got caught at the Thailand Airport on 27th August 2010 trying to smuggle a baby tiger drugged and stuffed amongst an assortment of stuffed animals in a suitcase to Iran. The cub was only an estimated 3 months old, …
