Fuel train derails after colliding with elephants
2024-10-18
A fuel train derailed between the Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding with a herd of wild elephantsContinue Reading
Bakamuna elephant death : Three cops suspended from service
2024-08-19
Three Police officers involved in the death of a wild elephant in the Bakamuna area have been suspended from service,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan elephant herd captured swimming across reservoir
2024-01-31
Video footage of a herd of Sri Lankan elephants swimming across a reservoir has been featured on BBC World Service.Continue Reading
Philippines to ask Sri Lanka for new elephant after Mali’s death
2023-11-30
The Manila City government will ask the Sri Lankan government for a new elephant following the death of Mali, theContinue Reading
World’s saddest elephant Sri Lanka-born Mali dies in Manila
2023-11-30
Mali, known on the internet for being the ‘world’s saddest elephant,’ has died. The elephant was famous online after herContinue Reading
At least 400 elephants dead in 2023
2023-10-25
At least 400 elephants have been reported dead in Sri Lanka so far in 2023, the Department of Wildlife ConservationContinue Reading
CCTV : Fuel station damaged in Wild elephant attack
2023-10-05
A fuel station in Badulla has faced damages due to an attack by a wild elephant. According to CCTV footageContinue Reading
Shooting of perahera elephant: Wildlife officer arrested
2023-09-30
A female elephant that had participated in the annual Esala Perahera of the Mahiyanganaya Rajamaha Viharaya has been injuredContinue Reading
Watch : Elephant calf chases Wildlife officials during rescue attempt
2023-07-28
Video footage has emerged of an elephant calf chasing officials from the Wildlife Department who were attempting to treat itsContinue Reading
Feeding wild elephants on roads : Warning from Wildlife Department
2023-07-27
Legal action will be initiated against those who feed wild elephants venturing onto main roads bordering forest areas in SriContinue Reading
WATCH: Dramatic escape after Elephant forces three-wheeler with kids into a ditch
2023-07-04
A three-wheeler reportedly steered off the road and fell into a ditch due to the sudden appearance of a wildContinue Reading
Wild elephant killed in train collision
2023-01-13
A wild elephant is reported to have been killed in Habarana after colliding with a train early this morning (13).Continue Reading