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Current Status

1. Peradeniya University Zoology Special Students (2004/2005 batch) - Field Study Email of July 21st, 2008
2. Update report of July 10th, 2008.
3. Background Information (includes maps of the project area)
4. References
5. Maps and GIS project files (continually updated) - Please note that you have to register to view this information.
6. Image and Video Bank (coming soon!)