Sri Lankan Elephants: Balancing Culture and Conservation Sri Lankan elephants, Elephas maximus maximus, hold a special place in the hearts of the island’s people, celebrated in festivals like Esala Perahera. However, they face challenges like habitat loss and human-elephant conflicts. Cultural Significance. Elephants are deeply woven into Sri Lanka’s culture, featured prominently in religious ceremonies …

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