Herpetology Research at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has become a leading centre for herpetological research in Sri Lanka, with its HerpLab group conducting extensive fieldwork and laboratory studies on the island's reptiles and amphibians. Researchers and students from the lab regularly survey forest habitats across the wet and dry zones to document species...
Protecting Endemic Amphibians of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to a remarkable number of endemic amphibians — species found nowhere else in the world. From dwarf toads in the central highlands to brightly coloured tree frogs in the lowland rainforests, these animals represent a unique part of the island's natural heritage. Unfortunately, many of these species are also among the most...
Amphibian Education Programs in Sri Lanka
Raising awareness about amphibians is a key part of protecting them, and a growing number of education programs across Sri Lanka are helping students and communities understand the importance of frogs, toads, and caecilians in local ecosystems. School visits, nature walks, and hands-on workshops introduce young people to the amazing diversity of am...
New Discoveries in Sri Lankan Amphibian Research
Sri Lanka continues to surprise the scientific community as researchers uncover new amphibian species hidden within its rainforests and montane cloud forests. Over the past decade, dedicated field surveys carried out by local universities and conservation groups have led to the description of several previously unknown frogs, toads, and caecilians,...
