In the serene village of Anuradhapura, where ancient ruins whisper tales of bygone eras, the Mahaweli River flows gracefully, winding its way through the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka. As the longest river in the country, the Mahaweli River has been a vital source of life for centuries, nurturing the Read more…
“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it”. – Barak Obama The above quote provides a great message and reflects that we are the last generation that can protect the environment. Currently, the environment all around Read more…
International day for the preservation of the Ozone layer is celebrated on September 16 as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the date of signing of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer in 1987. The Montreal Protocol is a global agreement to preserve Read more…
Mosquitoes are the major arthropod vectors. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified mosquitoes as the deadliest animal in the world, despite their size. 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year. It leads to over 725,000 deaths. Mosquitoes cause at least 2.7 million deaths. Even Read more…
“Chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans have been living for hundreds of thousands of years in their forest, living fantastic lives, never overpopulating, never destroying the forest. I would say that they have been in a way more successful than us as far as being in harmony with the environment.”-Jane Goodall International Read more…
“Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant; the only harmless great thing.”-John Donne In honour of this year’s World Elephant Day, let us celebrate the mystical, yet majestic world of the gentle giants; the elephants, as we explore the lush canopies of the forests and the grasses of the savannas blessed by Read more…
Let’s take a moment to praise our rangers who have been on their toes in safeguarding our nature. “Happy World Ranger Day!” A ranger is a caretaker who aids in the management of natural resources like public parks and forests or someone who works in a law enforcement or Read more…
The majestic tiger, with its characteristic, striking black-striped orange coats, is an apex predator of the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, and far east Russia on the Asian continent. The largest species of felines that walk the face of the earth, these creatures are only rivalled by the king of the Read more…
World Nature Conservation Day is marked on the global annual calendar on the 28th of July. Although opinions vary and the exact history of the day and details regarding its inception are not exactly known or clarified, it is accepted worldwide, the marked importance of World Nature Conservation Day. It Read more…
Today, the 26th of July, is International Mangrove Day. Mangroves, often called the Guardians of the Coast, are vital ecosystems with diverse trees and shrubs that possess intricate root systems and are salt-tolerant. The devastating effects of the tsunami in December 2004 highlighted the importance of these coastal systems. In Read more…