In this addition to Bradt's popular wildlife guides, naturalist and wildlife photographer Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne sets out to show visitors the incredible diversity of this small island nation. Sri Lanka is home to elephants, leopards, bears, and water buffalo and boasts one of the highest species densities of marine mammals in the world. An ideal field guide and armchair read, this book is illustrated with colour photographs of species and includes maps charting animal habitats to aid identification.

Features include:

*Habitats and reserves - what species can be observed where, including nighttime viewing

*Coverage of both terrestrial and marine animals from "big game" and whales to butterflies, dragonflies, and lizards

*Itineraries for wildlife enthusiasts

*Stunning colour photographs throughout plus photography tips

'Bradt Travel Guides simply have the best wildlife coverage of any of the popular guide books.' BBC Wildlife