Keeping everyone informed
On World Wildlife Day next Tuesday, charismatic wildlife such as endangered elephants, leopards and the vulnerable sloth bear will take the stage – but one species is routinely ignored, to our peril. There...
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) monthly lecture titled “Prioritising Marine Conservation: Facts vs. Fuzz” will be delivered by Nishan Perera on 20 February from 6 p.m. onwards...
What drives our conservation instinct? Why are we drawn towards certain species and ecosystems? Are we focusing on the most pressing issues and practical solutions? Can we prioritize conservation issues...
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) demanded that the relevant authorities do much more and take greater control over the ongoing killings of wild animals all over Sri Lanka,...
Action to arm Civil Defence Force personnel who will man the electric fences to keep wild elephants at bay As strong protests came from environmentalists over reported moves to give out arms to personnel...
Guns for CDF personnel to ‘mitigate’ human-elephant conflict No more guns will be issued to personnel of the Civil Defence Force (CDF) for use against elephants, while also recalling the guns...