These are Toque Macaques which are endemic to Sri Lanka. They forage in the nearby jungle but has become friendly to guests (and have sadly become beggars). We are not supposed to give them food and my children know that. Too many guests are not aware of this especially the locals or they just intentionally ignore the signs. We took a photo of this mother and infant anticipating a big chunk of bread from one couple.
A warm welcome from furry friends. Toque Macaque - Macaca Sinica Sinica
Here is a YouTube video on the Toque Macaques of Sri Lanka.
Resident antelope.
and a Spotted Deer (Axis Axis). A common sight in the national parks.
Lichen as biomonitors of our environment. Click here to read a study on this. Fuzzy here checking out the lichen on a rock at Kandalama. He says that a bigger healthier lichen represents a healthier and cleaner air. Thanks, Fuzzy! Savor then the fresh air while we are here.
Now this cactus is not from here. Actually the same kind is now considered a pest
and has grown and spread uncontrollably in many national parks. The rangers are
working double time culling out the plant where it has grown the thickest.
Wild aubergines or brinjals... sa atin pa "talong". Solanum melongena
This is commonly known in the Philippines as Katakataka - or maybe you have a more
accurate name for it. It is known to have medicinal value. This plant can grow new plants of its leaves and is also known as an air plant. It is extraordinary.
Creepy critters too are everywhere. Just got lucky with this one as they are so evasive.
A common lizard.
