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The single largest National Park in Sri Lanka and along with Yala, one of the oldest, it is full of historical significance too. Kudiramalai Point (Horse Point), which lies on the western coast of the Park, was once an ancient sea port which traded precious pearls for Arabian horses.
Wilpattu holds a special place in the history of Sri Lanka. Kudiramalai Point, also known as Tambapaṇṇī, is where the banished Prince Vijaya landed after leaving India approximately 2,500 years ago. Vijaya went on to become the first king of Sri Lanka and established the Sinhala race. The area is full of archaeologically important sites and some of these sites can be encountered during a safari.
Thanks to the excellent forest cover, Leopards and the elusive Sloth Bears thrive in Wilpattu. The abundant Willus are the best places for sighting both these magnificent creatures and the best time to encounter Sloth Bears is during the June to July period, when their favourite Palu Tree bears fruit.
There are 31 species of mammals in Wilpattu and these include: Leopards, Elephants, Water buffaloes, Sloth Bears, Sambars, Spotted Deer, Mongoose, Mouse Deer, Shrews and more. Full day safaris allow visitors to access deeper areas of the Park which inevitably leads to better sightings.
The water filled landscape is ideal for Mugger Crocodiles, Monitor Lizards, Pond Turtles and Soft Shelled Turtles to thrive as it is a great source of food and also gives them plenty of cover. Wilpattu is also home to the Common Cobra, Rat Snake, Indian Python and many other reptiles.
Due to one side of the park bordering the Indian Ocean, Wilpattu boasts of an excellent population of seafaring birds and the numerous Willus are home to water birds and land birds. Birders can encounter Owls, Terns, Gulls, Eagles, Kites, Buzzards, Storks, Junglefowl, Cormorants, Herons and more during their visit.
The shoreline features salt grass and stunted shrubs, whilst the inlands areas are filled with monsoon forests. The Park has over 623 species of flowering plants including introduced and endemic species, and is also home to a rare instance of a Baobab tree, which is usually found only in Africa.
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