Yala National Park
Map of the National Park
Tourism generates noise and air pollution in the park, but also generates money and therefore helps to justify the National Park
Wild elephants are commonly found in Yala. Elephant Rock is in the background
Crocodile
Baby tufted gray langur
Yala has the highest leopard concentration in the world
Streams in the park can sustain a large herd of Sri Lankan elephants
The great stone-curlew (great thick-knee) is a waterbird found in the park
Wetlands are one of habitat types of Yala
Surface water becomes critical in the dry season
Yala National Park
Yala National Park, Kirinda Overview
Yala National Park was originally a hunters arena during British colonial rule but now has the highest population of leopards on earth. Not only animals but it also provide a quaint environment for birds as well. It is Sri Lanka’s largest national park with a total area of 900 Sq Km. Yala National Park attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year due to its high density of leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and deers.
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