Visitors of this famous Wilpattu National Park of Sri Lanka can experience the exciting sights of exclusive sloth bears and leopards for which the park has its fame. Apart from these two species of animals, Wilpattu National Park also presents a huge treasure of fauna to its travelers. Thirty one kinds of mammal animals are to be said in existence in the Wilpattu National Park. The mammals that are enlisted in rare species are also in the treasure of Wilpattu National Park.
The threatened species of animals of Wilpattu National Park include the kinds like Panthera pardus kotiy – the leopards, Elephas maximus– the elephants, Bubalus bubalis– the water buffalo and Melursus ursinus– the sloth bear.
Travelers in their amazement will find different types of wetland birds in Wilpattu National Park. . The wonderful sights of the birds like Whistling teal, Garganey, White ibis, Pin tail, Spoonbill, Cattle egret, Large white egret, Purple heron glorify the attracting feature of Wilpattu National Park.
The lovers of reptiles will satisfy themselves by watching Mugger crocodile, Monitor, Common cobra, Pond turtle, Indian python, Rat snake, Star tortoises, Soft shelled turtle, and other interesting and rare species of reptiles in Wilpattu National Park.
If you are opting for Wilpattu National Park during your tours in Sri Lanka you can enjoy the accommodating facilities of the bungalows of Wilpattu National Park.
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