Birds
Sri Lanka, the paradise of birds. The birds fly up and down in the sky make a beauty of nature. Sri Lanka is one of the islands which one could enjoy viewing more kinds of birds. The birds of Sri Lanka have significant life style roles in the nature of Sri Lanka. During varying periods in every year foreign birds from many parts of world come to Sri Lanka. The periods of August and April are a season for the foreign birds that come to Sri Lanka. Most of the endemic birds are restricted to the wet zone, e.g. the Ceylon Grackle or to the hill - country, e.g. the Ceylon Whistling Thrush, the Yellow-eared Bulbul etc. Among the best areas for these birds are the Sinharaja Forest Reserve and the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary.
Flowers & Trees
Well-preserved rainforests, exotic gardens areas provide an enriching insight of how rich Sri Lanka is with her natural resources. With the emphasis on preservation of the environment, Sri Lanka ensures that its natural assets are maintained in their original state. These assets, combined with the island's tourist attractions, make a winning combination. From March to May numerous flowering trees such as the fiery Poinciana Regia, the white Mesua Ferrea, the cherry blossom-like Tabebuia, burst into bloom. Flowering orchids include endemic varieties such as the protected Daffodil and Wesak Orchids.
Reptiles & Fish
Sri Lanka has serval species of large reptiles, including 83 species of snakes, five of them poisonous. From the large variety of reptiles found here, 75 of them are endemic. The Saltwater Crocodile, Star Tortoise, Leatherback Turtle, Rock Python, Water Monitor and Land Lizard.
Sri Lanka has 54 species of fish, are found in the waterways and marshands, including prized aquarium varieties such as scissor-tail barb and the ornate paradise fish. There are myriad clourful tropical marine fish. There are 38 species of amphibia found in Sri Lanka. Out of these, 16 are unique to the island. Nannophyrs, an endemic genus, is found in the Hill Country.
Mammals
Sri Lanka has 86 species of mammals including leopards, monkey and the pride of place goes to the majestic elephant. Although rapid destruction of its habitat has depleted the elephant population, sizeable numbers can be seen in Gal Oya and Udawalawe National parks and at Handapangala. Extinction also threatens the island's biggest cat - the leopard, although Wilpattu National park is justifiably proud of its leopard population. Many species of deer - the Sambhur, the Hog Deer, the Mouse deer can also be seen in the Parks.
Other mammals include the Sloth Bear, the protected Dugong, the Wild Boar, the Porcupine and Monkeys, especially the Grey Langur, which are common throughout the island. Of special interest is the endemic purple faced Leaf Monkey, found in the higher hill regions.