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I spent 4 nights in Sri Lanka en route from Australia to Europe. It’s a pleasant country, with friendly people (barring some of the park staff) – a sort of less intense and less chaotic version of India. There are some nice national parks too, though – like India – their management is frustratingly bureaucratic.

Kandalama Hotel/ Dambulla, 1 night, August 2000 – Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel, Indian Giant Flying Squirrel, Tufted Grey Langur, Toque Macaque, Indian Spotted Chevrotain (mouse deer).

Sinharajah National Park, 1 night August 2000 – Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel, Layard’s Palm Squirrel (near the research station), Indian Palm Squirrel, Asian Palm Civet, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey (on the road up to the park).

Yala National Park, 2 nights in August 2000  – Indian Hare, Indian Palm Squirrel (common everywhere), Small Indian Civet, Asian Palm Civet (outside the park), Ruddy Mongoose, Stripe-necked Mongoose (quite lucky with this one, though the ranger knew a good spot), Golden Jackal, Sloth Bear (an unusual sighting), Indian Flying Fox, Tufted Grey Langur, Toque Macaque, Wild Boar, Indian Muntjac, Sambar, Chital, Domestic (feral) Water Buffalo, Asian Elephant.

Other People's Trip Reports
Sri Lanka 2007: Richard Webb, 10 days and 23 species including Fishing and Rusty Spotted Cats, Slender Loris, Indian Chevrotain and a Travancore Flying Squirrel.

Sri Lanka 2002: Susan Myers, 2 weeks, and 16 species.