Sri Lanka: Monsoon Island - Wildest Islands - Go Wild

Lying like a teardrop in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is an island that defies convention. Poised just six degrees above the equator, it’s less than 75,000 square kilometers in size. But it has enough wildlife to rival a vast continent, and it’s all down to its complicated climate and geography.

This film uncovers how all life on Sri Lanka centres on one precious resource: water. Unusually, two different monsoons visit the island each year, drenching the windswept coastal plains with weeks of torrential rain. For the rest of the year, the animals of the plains must endure months of drought. Elephants numbering in their hundreds gather on the shores of a vast lake in search of water. Bold Sri Lankan leopards stalk spotted deer visiting waterholes. Mugger crocodiles, confined within small pools, choose the dry season to mate. Bee-eaters dig nesting tunnels in the dusty ground, and troops of toque macaques battle for status and hierarchy in the island’s ancient Buddhist monuments.

The plains rise sharply to the central highlands, where the peaks tower 2,000 metres above sea level. Up here, there’s no shortage of water all year round, and this drives diversity, just like in a rainforest. A staggering number of animals in these mysterious cloud forests are found nowhere else on earth. Purple-faced langur monkeys have grown particularly thick coats to deal with the extreme weather. Tiny pygmy lizards give birth to live young to protect them from the cold. Even within one rhododendron bush there are three unique species. These cold, wet mountains are what make Sri Lanka one of the most species rich islands on the planet.

As October approaches, the monsoon finally arrives, bringing abundant food, and relief for the animals that live on the plains.

[JoyJacques]

Wow, I had no idea. This was a fantastic overview of Sri Lanka

[Jocifelli]

Beautiful and breathtaking thanks very much for a interesting video

[sarathchandrawijesinghe]

This documentary beautifully captures the essence of Sri Lanka, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant biodiversity. It’s a heartfelt portrayal of a nation steeped in history and natural beauty. Thank you for highlighting these timeless treasures and inspiring a deeper appreciation for our island home. ❤

[kanishkaherath]

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 the best destination for an Asian safari
So much variety
So much
High degree of biodiversity

[kewsiyehboah]

Bravo Upload..
Sri Lanka.. Meaning
Resplendent Land..

[hemiratnakara]

This is our beautiful country. Great documentary.

[herbertluthe]

wonderful documentary and good narrator!

[techc]

I'm learning a lot about Sri Lanka

[reignman]

What a beautiful island with all it's wildlife!!!

[ShamilEdirisooriya]

Great documentary, I love my motherland ❤❤

[udulikaushalya]

Thank you very much for your love. Thank you very much to everyone who came to see my country.♥♥♥

[පැරකුම්බා]

First of all Great Documentary with some fine footage and narration. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Secondly we still build these reservoirs and canal systems while re-using the old ones so wild life will continue to prevail here....
Thirdly we have the biggest whales in the world swimming around the isle and lot of sea wild life too....

[kimber]

I would love to visit countries such as this. Where there are alot of people but so much respect for wildlife as well. One thing I wish The US had been better with. We killed off so many beautiful species. But we learn. To me it's about balance. Much respect

[lewisc]

Beautiful place and documentary! It’s beautiful a huge human population lives there and they still have a huge amount of wild elephants! Beautiful!

[manelkuruppu]

My beautiful mother Land, proud of her, Thank you for the beautiful documentary, 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

[silaniscape]

Rich wildlife dynasty of sri lanka.. ❤

[christiansherlock]

What's that Prehistoric Park music doing in there? Love it

[kapilakothalawala]

Thank you so much for making a great documentary about wildlife in our country 🇱🇰🙏❤️😍👍

[basnuwan]

Wow, the nature and biodiversity is unmatched to anywhere

[diontaedaughtry]

The macaques look like a pop band "it's all about you girl on your 16th Birthday"😂