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Malaka Rodrigo

Sri Lanka’s plan to export 1 lakh crop-raiding monkeys to China sparks outrage

Crop damage is a serious concern and the toque macaque tops the list of pests. But with a controversy erupting, Chinese officials have denied any involvement.

Malaka Rodrigo
· May 03, 2023 · 07:30 pm
Sri Lanka’s devastating fuel shortage has put its wildlife at risk

The wildlife conservation department has cut operations, leaving few resources to help animals in need.

Malaka Rodrigo
· Sep 05, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Explosives smuggled from India are facilitating blast fishing in Sri Lanka

The practice is indiscriminately killing or injuring all marine creatures in the vicinity and damaging marine habitats such as coral reefs.

Malaka Rodrigo
· Jul 27, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Demand for sea cucumbers in East Asia has turned India and Sri Lanka into trafficking hotspots

The presence of the legal trade in Sri Lanka means Indian fishers can smuggle their catches into the country and launder them into the legal market for export.

Malaka Rodrigo
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Pragati Prava
· Feb 21, 2022 · 09:30 pm