Yala, a sanctuary of biodiversity and history, is where the Sri Lankan leopard reigns supreme. This national park, among the oldest and most well-preserved in Sri Lanka, offers an unparalleled ...

Pointing out that the leopard was a young female around six months old, Mr. Jayawardene said losing a female in Yala endangered the species more than when losing a male. A male leopard mates with ...

Rare moment: The leopard bounds up the tree with its kill while the mother buffalo watches in despair. Four years spent together tracking Yala’s leopards has equipped them with what they need to stay ...

It’s the leopards which are the main draw here, however, as Yala is believed to be home to the largest wild leopard concentration in the world. Positioned on the park’s border and overlooking ...

We planned to stay in Tissamaharama until we’d spent at least one full day in Yala, possibly longer if we didn’t see a leopard on that day. While there are several entrances to the park ...