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Quote - Joseph Pulitzer

"PUT IT BEFORE THEM BRIEFLY SO THEY WILL READ IT, CLEARLY SO THEY WILL APPRECIATE IT, PICTURESQUELY SO THEY WILL REMEMBER IT AND, ABOVE ALL, ACCURATELY SO THEY WILL BE GUIDED BY ITS LIGHT" ***** JOSEPH PULITZER *****
DISCOVER - SRI LANKA: PROLOGUE

IN PRAISE OF MY BEAUTIFUL ISLAND,
INFORMATION, PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO.

THE 13th CENTURY VENETIAN TRAVELER MARCO POLO DESCRIBED THE ISLAND AS 'THE JADE PENDANT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN'. THE ABUNDANCE OF GEMSTONES, SPICES, RAIN FORESTS AND WILDLIFE; THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES, ANCIENT RUINS AND A WRITTEN HISTORY OF OVER 2500 YEARS MAKE THIS ISLAND A TOURISTS' PARADISE.

THE RUINED CITIES OF ANURADHAPURA AND POLONNARUWA ILLUSTRATE THE GLORY OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS. THE GIGANTIC STUPAS AND BUDDHA STATUES ARE AMONG THE BIGGEST MAN MADE STRUCTURES OF THE WORLD. THE MASSIVE RESERVOIRS, BUILT BY ANCIENT KINGS TO IRRIGATE THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF LAND, ARE MARVELS OF HYDRO ENGINEERING. THERE ARE EIGHT UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN SRI LANKA

THE ISLAND WAS KNOWN TO THE GREEKS AS 'TAPROBANE' AND TO THE ARABS AS 'SERENDIB'. EARLY MERCHANTS VISITED THE ISLAND IN SEARCH OF GEMSTONES AND SPICES, MAINLY CINNAMON AND PEPPER. COFFEE AND TEA PLANTATIONS WERE STARTED BY THE BRITISH COLONIAL RULERS. CEYLON TEA IS FAMOUS THE WORLD OVER.

TOURISM INDUSTRY IS A MAJOR MONEY SPINNER FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ISLAND. THE VAST EXPANSE OF BEACHES, RAIN FORESTS AND NATIONAL PARKS WITH HERDS OF WILD ELEPHANTS, THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS WITH LITHE WATER FALLS, BRING IN THE TOURISTS. THE ISLAND IS DOTTED WITH HUNDREDS OF HOTELS TO ACCOMMODATE THE TRAVELER. AN ISLAND OF 25,000 SQ; MILES HAS 103 RIVERS AND 25000 RESERVOIRS, MOSTLY MAN MADE. WITH VARYING CLIMATIC CONDITIONS THIS IS TRULY A 'SMALL MIRACLE'.

" THE ISLAND OF SRI LANKA IS A SMALL UNIVERSE, IT CONTAINS AS MANY VARIATIONS OF CULTURE, SCENERY AND CLIMATE AS SOME COUNTRIES A DOZEN TIMES ITS SIZE........I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ANY COUNTRY WHICH SCORES SO HIGHLY IN ALL DEPARTMENTS - WHICH HAVE SO MANY ADVANTAGES AND SO FEW DISADVANTAGES. LOVELY BEACHES, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES, IMPRESSIVE RUINS, A VIBRANT CULTURE AND CHARMING PEOPLE- NO WONDER SRI LANKA IS A SMALL MIRACLE ".***** Arthur C. Clark *****




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26 July, 2023

Sri Lanka - Beetles [Order - Coleoptera]

The term "beetle" refers to a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Coleoptera, which is the largest order of insects. Beetles are characterized by their hard exoskeleton, a pair of hardened forewings called elytra, and chewing mouthparts.

There are more than 400,000 known species of beetles, making them one of the most abundant and diverse groups of organisms on Earth. They can be found in various habitats worldwide, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and freshwater ecosystems.




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17 July, 2023

Sri Lanka - Praying Mantis[order Mantodea]

Mantis (insect): The praying mantis is an insect known for its unique appearance and predatory behavior. It has a long body, elongated prothorax, and powerful forelegs that are modified for capturing and grasping prey. Praying mantises are typically green or brown, which helps them camouflage in their surroundings. They are known for their characteristic upright posture, with their forelegs folded as if in prayer, giving them their common name.








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13 July, 2023

Sri Lanka - The morning chorus[12th July, 2023. 5.30 a.m.]

The morning chorus is a natural phenomenon observed in many parts of the world, where birdsong fills the air as the sun rises. It is most notable in areas with diverse bird populations and abundant vegetation. Different bird species have their unique songs, calls, and vocalizations, which contribute to the overall chorus.


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09 July, 2023

Sri Lanka - Common Mormon butterfly[Papilio polytes]

Papilio polytes, commonly known as the common mormon or the Mormon swallowtail, is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is found in various parts of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China, and Malaysia.



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03 July, 2023

Sri Lanka - Foliage[Leaves]

Leaves are the flat, typically green, plant organs found in various shapes and sizes on the stems and branches of plants. They are the primary sites for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy-rich molecules and oxygen.












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02 July, 2023

Sri Lanka - Birds[Grooming]

Bird grooming refers to the behaviors and activities undertaken by birds to maintain the cleanliness and condition of their feathers, beaks, and other body parts. Grooming is crucial for birds as it helps them maintain proper feather function, insulation, and flight ability. 


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17 June, 2023

Sri Lanka - Insect Musicians of Sri Lanka

 Recorded on June 21st, 2016.

These insect sounds were recorded while having dinner, at a restaurant close to a pond, in Polonnaruwa, in the "Dry zone" of Sri Lanka. First, there was a heavy downpour and when the rain ceased - the 'Orchestra' started, 127 seconds of music from a billion voices in the wilderness! [Full volume, please]


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27 May, 2021

16 May, 2021

Sri Lanka - Red Vented Bulbul[ In a second hand nest]

 A single female bird has laid three eggs in the nest, built by the earlier pair of birds.





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28 April, 2021

Sri Lanka - Chameleon[The green one]

 



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20 April, 2021

Sri Lanka - Wildlife of Horton Plains




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19 April, 2021

Sri Lanka - Blossoms of Nuwara Eliya



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18 April, 2021

Sri Lanka - Panorama[Black Pool - Nuwara Eliya]


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09 April, 2021

Sri Lanka - Red vented Bulbul chicks, flyaway!




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06 April, 2021

Sri Lanka - The Red vented Bukbuk chicks




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02 April, 2021

Sri Lanka - The Red vented Bulbul chicks are growing up




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28 March, 2021

Sri Lanka - The Red vented Bulbul eggs have hatched.

 



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