Panthera pardus kotiya
Sri Lankan Leopard
The crown jewel of Yala. We track them daily.
The Residents
Wildlife of Yala.
Sri Lanka's most legendary park, and the wild family that lives in it.
The Wild
Who you might meet out there.
Yala holds the highest leopard density on earth. But the supporting cast is just as spectacular.
Elephas maximus maximus
Asian Elephant
Herds gathering at waterholes against golden grass.
Melursus ursinus
Sloth Bear
Shaggy, shy and elusive — a true rare encounter.
Crocodylus palustris
Mugger Crocodile
Ancient sentinels of every lagoon and tank.
Pavo cristatus
Indian Peafowl
Sri Lanka's most theatrical resident.
200+ species
Exotic Birds
From kingfishers to bee-eaters and serpent eagles.