Our Work

The work we do spans across three areas to gain maximum impact in the conservation of our lesser known species.

Scientific Research

Studying the ecology of Sri Lanka’s lesser known species to better protect them and their habitats.

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SPECIES CONSERVATION

Using results gathered from our scientific research to protect species in practical ways.

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Education and Awareness

Teaching Sri Lankans the importance of lesser known species and habitats.

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Upcoming Events

Young Wildlife Biologist Starter Course 2023

Would you like to study and work with wildlife in the future? If so, this is the course for you!

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Help Us Science!

Did you know that recording small wild cat sightings (dead or alive) can help us conserve them?

Participate in our citizen science program and work with us to understand the distribution of small wild cats in Sri Lanka!

Report a sighting

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Journal article: Conservation and Monitoring of Fishing Cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka

Mysterious, elusive and the second largest endangered cat in Sri Lanka, the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), roams the hill country and wet zone forests of Sri Lanka. Their distribution goes … Continue reading Journal article: Conservation and Monitoring of Fishing Cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka

By Charinda Dissanayake November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

Flowery Wolf Snake

The word “Connotation” is defined as ‘an idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning’. The idea that the word … Continue reading Flowery Wolf Snake

By Charinda Dissanayake September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

You know you have stumbled onto a question that we don’t have a lot of answers to, when every Google search result refers you to the same piece of published … Continue reading The Science Behind Cat Eyes

By Anjallee Prabhakaran September 10, 2021

The Problem with Bushmeat

Poaching for bushmeat, other commercial reasons and illegal killing of wildlife due to the human animal conflict haven’t been halted during lockdown, resulting in an alarming number of deaths by … Continue reading The Problem with Bushmeat

By Charinda Dissanayake August 31, 2021September 6, 2021

Rainforest

Tropical rainforests are magical places. Walking through them is like walking through a completely different world. The humidity hangs thick around you and the constant threat of rain hangs over … Continue reading Rainforest

Meet the Cats

Fishing Cat

Jungle Cat

Rusty-spotted Cat

Our Work

The work we do spans across three areas to gain maximum impact in the conservation of our lesser known species.

Scientific Research

Studying the ecology of Sri Lanka’s lesser known species to better protect them and their habitats.

SPECIES CONSERVATION

Using results gathered from our scientific research to protect species in practical ways.

Education and Awareness

Teaching Sri Lankans the importance of lesser known species and habitats.

Upcoming Events

Young Wildlife Biologist Starter Course 2023

Would you like to study and work with wildlife in the future? If so, this is the course for you!

Help Us Science!

Did you know that recording small wild cat sightings (dead or alive) can help us conserve them?

Participate in our citizen science program and work with us to understand the distribution of small wild cats in Sri Lanka!

Make a Donation

Help Us Protect Sri Lanka’s Small Wild Cats!

By donating to a specific project, or to the SCAR fund, you can help us expand our work throughout the country.

Online Donations

This is the easiest way to donate towards our cause! It also has the option of making one-time or monthly donations.

Bank / Wire Transfers

If this method is easier for you, drop us a message for the bank / wire transfer instructions

Recent Posts

Journal article: Conservation and Monitoring of Fishing Cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka

Flowery Wolf Snake

The Science Behind Cat Eyes

The Problem with Bushmeat

Rainforest