Sri lanka is one of the smallest, but biologically diverse countries in Asia. Indeed, the country is listed by conservation international as one of the world's 34 official "Biodiversity Hotspots".In addition, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest, is the 7th
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sri Lanka's high proportion of endemic species is remarkable. Take land crabs : all 51 species are endemic.
Influence by Buddhist respect for all living beings, Sri Lanka has a well - entrenched conservation ethic.Indeed, Udawattakelle sanctuary in Kandy is probably the world's oldest wilderness protected area.There are 12 national parks and 52 sanctuaries, which together account for 13% of Sri Lanka's land area.
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