Up periscope. A large elephant in musth greeted us at the entrance of the Kumana National Park. It was at this moment I realised I need to put the battery and the memory card into the camera. #srilanka #kumana #elephant #srilankanwildlife #natgeowild #canonwildlife #canonasia

Challenge for the leadership of the herd and the rights to pass on it's genes to the next generation. In the end the pretender was defeated. #srilanka #wilpattu #spotteddeer #axisdeer #canonwildlife #lenscoat #canonasia #zero3images youtu.be/F0t10br6Eyw

Not everything you see on safari has to an iconic species. This Chunam Tree Frog has found shelter in a tree that has been polished smooth by countless elephants rubbing their back on it. #srilanka #wilpattu #treefrog #srilankanwildlife #srilankansafari #nature #safari #wild

It seems it's rutting season in Wilpattu, as male Spotted Deer fight for the rights to the herd. #srilanka #travel #srilankansafari #wilpattu #canonwildlife #lenscoat #zero3images #natgeo #natgeowild #animallife #planetearth

Brother and sister play time. This helps tune their skills to hunt and defend themselves. #srilanka #travel #srilankansafari #wilpattu #canonwildlife #lenscoat #leopard #srilankanleopard #leopardcubs #nature #safari #wild #natgeoyourshot #natgeowild #travelgram #canonasia

Different locations, same vibes. This time mother and her daughter. Playtime is an important part of homing their skills for survival #srilanka #wilpattu #leopard #leopardsoftheworld #canonwildlife #canonasia #lenscoat #natgeoyourshot #natgeowild #BBCWildlifePOTD

Two dominant males on patrol. I encountered them both on the same safari within 2 kms and 15 minutes of each other. Two different approaches to walking towards you. #srilanka #travel #wilpattu #canonwildlife #leopard #srilankanleopard #leopardstudy #leopardsofwilpattu #nature

LIght and shade is a vital element of photography. It's not only animals on safari. #srilanka #wilpattu #natgeowild #canonwildlife #canonasia #lenscoat #srilankansafari #nature #safari #wild #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth

Ghost of the Cloudes Forest. Thanks to @sankhaw. I messed up and he saved the day. A few choice words later and this is what I got. Thank for sharing your experience and knowledge. #srilanka #cloudedforest #hortonplains #canonwildlife #leopard #natgeowild #canonasia

Endemic Devaka'a Fanthroated Lizards are relatively common in Wilpattu, you simply need to slow down and look for them. #srilanka #wilpattu #lizard #endemiclizardsofsrilanka #canonwildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth #natgeowild #fanthroatedlizard

Mongoose are some of my favourite mammals. This is a Gray Mongoose, one of 4 species found in Sri Lanka. #srilanka #canonwildlife #Mongoose #srilankansafari #srilankanwildlife #mammalsofsrilanka #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth #natgeowild #safari #wild #nature

Probably the most common Mongoose you are likely to encounter in Sri Lanka is the Ruddy Mongoose. Often found in urban gardens as well. #srilanka #wilpattu #mammalsofsrilanka #Mongoose #ruddymongoose #canonwildlife #natgeowild #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth #natgeowild

An Indian Peafowl in all it's glory. #srilanka #wilpattu #birdsofsrilanka #canonr5 #canonasia #lenscoat #nature #safari #wild #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth #natgeowild

The big boy of Wilpattu National Park #srilanka #wilpattu #leopardsofwilpattu #leopard #srilankanleopard #canonwildlife #natgeo #natgeowild #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth #nature #safari #wild #WildlifePhotography #naturephotography

Do I see leopards every time I go on safari? Absolutely not. The results isn't equal to the numbers of hours spend and kms driven. But when it happens it's all worth it. #srilanka #wilpattu #leopardsofwilpattu #leopard #srilankanleopard #canonwildlife #natgeo #natgeowild

Vote with your brain, not your heart.

An Endemic Lowland Kangaroo Lizard displaying. #srilanka #travel #wilpattu #canonwildlife #endemiclizardsofsrilanka #safari #wild #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth #natgeowild #canonasia

Leopard on patrol in Wilpattu National Park youtu.be/5r9J00zGvMU

Elections? What elections? Just leave us alone and let us exist. #srilanka #WildlifePhotography #wilpattu #canonwildlife #leopard #srilankanleopard #leopardstudy #leopardsofwilpattu #nature #safari #wild #natgeowild #bbcwildlifemagazine

Clamourous Reed Warbler in it's natural habitat. #srilanka #bundala #canonwildlife #birdsofsrilanka #bbcwildlifemagazine #planetearth #natgeowild