A few weeks ago, we had quite an adventure in the field. The day started out as usual with Sameera, Kumara, Ashani, and I heading out into the field in the "new" jeep (i.e. new to us, but it was built circa 1960). I have really grown to loathe the wretched thing because riding in it is like being tossed around in a clothes dryer. We made it to the Dahaiyagala corridor, about a 2.5 hour drive from the field station, without incident and were able to chat with several householders. The issue was the drive back. Instead of describing the incident, I'll let you watch the video that I have added below...
Elephant Crossing
This is a male elephant crossing the road in UdaWalawe National Park.
A baby elephant nursing!
This was a very playful individual who came within inches of our vehicle and displayed its flexible trunk. Notice the collar around its neck, which reveals it was rehabilitated and re-released into the wild. Although such playful behavior can be amusing, it is not healthy for the elephants to interact with humans in this manner.
A gorgeous leopard snoozing in the crook of a tree. Yala National Park
Crocodile and water buffalo enjoying a watering hole at Yala National Park
How I Avoid the Leeches
How I Avoid the Leeches: From left: Kumara, the guide, Tharanga, Lizzie, Ashani, Ilja
Again, AHAHAHAHA! :P
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