22 September 2023

Amazing Sri Lanka

We experienced a wonderful trip to Sri Lanka this summer. 3 weeks and 50 mammal species observed and much more (birds, frogs, insects). We basically observed all the main mammals this island could offer, including the iconic Indian pangolin. Samuel

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Sri Lanka 2023

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Samuel Marlin
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  • 22 September 2023
    Jon Hall

    What a great report and pictures Samuel. And obviously I am very jealous of your pangolin (and your Fishing Cat). Thanks for sending it through.

  • 24 September 2023
    tomeslice

    Great report indeed!! Wow, you’ve basically seen all the mammal species I’d want to see there! (With the red slender loris that you’ve mentioned at the end).

    • 25 September 2023
      samuelmarlin

      Yes indeed, with the exception of red slender loris we saw all the “large” mammals of Sri Lanka during this trip (not counting cetaceans though)

  • 2 December 2024
    CarlosBocos

    Great report! Heading there soon! The photo labelled as Schneider’s Leaf-nosed Bat actually shows a Horseshoe Bat. I think it is Rhinolophus beddomei. Best, C

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