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A young Sri Lankan elephant enjoying a quiet moment with its leafy lunch in the wild. These gentle giants are a subspecies of the Asian elephant, and watching this calf feed was both heartwarming and humbling. Photographed during my journey through Sri Lanka's rich natural landscapes — moments like these are reminders of how precious and vulnerable our wildlife truly is.
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s wild Udawalawe National Park, a massive bull elephant in musth walked straight toward our safari jeep. His presence was unmistakable—towering, powerful, and fueled by a surge of testosterone that marks this intense period of heightened aggression and dominance in male elephants.
Captured in black and white, this image freezes that electrifying moment when the boundary between observer and wild nature feels razor-thin. We held our ground for a respectful moment, knowing when to stay still and when to slowly back up.
The tension was real, but so was the awe. This wasn’t just an encounter—it was a raw, unfiltered reminder of nature’s authority and the respect it demands.
Photographed ethically from a safe distance with a telephoto lens.
Black and white treatment emphasizes the drama and timelessness of the moment.
This Sri Lankan elephant, captured in black and white, showcases the power and grace of one of Asia's most revered species.
Known for their gentle nature yet immense strength, Sri Lankan elephants play a vital role in the island’s rich biodiversity.
This image emphasizes the intimate connection between these majestic creatures and their natural habitat, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to protect them.
A powerful male Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) approaches our safari jeep in Udawalawe National Park. In musth—a period of heightened testosterone and aggression—this majestic bull made it clear who ruled the road. We respectfully backed up after observing him from a safe distance, standing our ground as long as we felt it was responsible.
Captured in the heart of Sri Lanka’s wilderness, this encounter was a thrilling reminder of the raw beauty and unpredictability of nature.
"...He is Fear, O Little Hunter, he is Fear!" As twilight falls, a Sri Lankan elephant, largest of the three subspecies of the Asiatic elephant, slips out of the shadows by the Habarana-Trincomalee Road. Minneriya, September 2024.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Sri Lankan Domestic Elephants In Kandy Esala Perahara.Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka's foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people.
Family Elephantidae
Sri Lanka: Bundala National Park. 10/03/2022
Native to Sri Lanka and one of three recognised subspecies of the Asian elephant.
The beautiful Sri Lankan elephant is 1 of 3 recognized subspecies of Asian elephants. These magnificent beasts can be found in Sri Lanka in a wildlife reserve called the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. They prefer open savannas, open grasslands, forested regions, lake shores, and marsh lands. Due to the severely fragmented and decreasing populations, the Sri Lankan elephants are listed as Endangered by the IUCN. They suffer greatly at the hands of habitat destruction, competition with agriculture (cattle), invasive species, disease, and climate change.
First the Stats...
Scientific name: Elephas maximus maximus
Weight: Up to 12,000 lbs.
Length: Up to 21 feet
Height: Up to 11 feet
Lifespan: Up to 70 years
Now on to the Facts!
1.) Due to the construction of roads, they are unable to follow their traditional migratory routes.
2.) The Sri Lankan elephants can be differentiated from other Asian elephants by the depigmentation of their skin. Parts of their skin lack the grey coloration. This is found on their face, ears, trunk, and stomach.
3.) These highly social creatures have been seen in large matriarchal (led by a female) groups of up to 20+ elephants.
4.) As mentioned, these beasts are migratory creatures that travel along specific routes between the wet and dry seasons, as determined by the effects of the monsoon season.
5.) Due to increased agriculture, their routes have been interrupted.
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Sri Lankan Elephant, Elephas maximus maximus
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Sri Lankan Elephant, Elephas maximus maximus
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Sri Lankan Elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) ..
This is a subspecies of the Asian Elephant. ..
yala np,,,
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Sri Lankan Elephant (Elephas maximus maximus)
The Sri Lankan Elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) is a sub-species of the Asian Elephant...
This morning the surf was totally flat, so I went up the Panama Road a bit and found a side road into the bush. I found an elephant in a field, then took some photos of him and walked along the side of the fields looking for birds. Then, when I started back, he started coming out of the field towards me and charged towards me, coming a few meters away from me and trumpeting loudly and aggressively. I thought I was a goner and gonna get trampled. He stormed off into the bushes, luckily. I got out of there as fast as I could. Oh man I was so scared, I had to change my pants!
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