Who doesn’t love gorillas? These fur-coated apes are one of the world’s most incredibly intelligent social creatures that share about 98% of our DNA; if that’s not a family, what is? With their incredible strength, playful personalities, and even their human-like expressions, it is hard not to be captivated by Read more…
This World Cassowary Day, let us take a deep dive into into the obscurities of the mysterious world of the cassowaries among the rich, dense rainforests, appreciating the dangerous beauty of these notorious birds. Commonly referred to as cassowaries, these large, flightless birds are considered to be ratites. Their unique Read more…
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…
Rhinoceros or rhino in short, is a symbolic species displaying the implications of the presently ongoing mass extinction, also known as the Holocene extinction driven by destructive and careless human activities. Rhinos, once a thriving population in the wild across many continents has now reduced to mere countable numbers and 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…
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…
Hello there, budding scientists! After completing two years of hard but enjoyable work in FoS, it has now come to make a crucial decision that would decide the path ahead of you. So, we are here to give you a brief introduction to an honors degree program, which might interest Read more…
Dear sisters and brothers, When the chirping of birds blends with the breeze and touches your soul, doesn’t it soothe you? Nature gifts us plenty of opportunities in the blink of an eye, but only if you are ready to grab them. All who are introduced to the Zoology Honours Read more…
Hello everyone! We are here to tell you a little detail about a rather new honors degree program. As you are about to make a very important decision in your life in selecting an honors degree to follow in the next two years within the university! Have you heard about Read more…