What is Endemic Species?
A plant or animal species that is native to a single defined geographic location. Sri Lanka has an exceptionally high rate of endemism. Wilpattu is home to several endemic species including the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus), and Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii), the national bird.
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Sri Lankan Leopard
An endemic subspecies of leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) found only in Sri Lank...
Sri Lankan Elephant
The largest of three Asian elephant subspecies (Elephas maximus maximus). Males ...
Sri Lankan Junglefowl
The national bird of Sri Lanka (Gallus lafayettii) and an endemic species found ...
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