Fauna



31 species of mammals are known among Wilpattu parkland. Mammals that are identified as threatened species living within the Wilpattu National Park are the elephant (Elephas maximus), sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) and water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Sambhur, spotted deer, mongoose, mouse and shrew are more of Wilpattu's residents.

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