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Amphibian & reptile research, Sri Lanka - 2007
Project Knuckles is a scientific study to investigate and assess
the status of amphibians, reptiles and their habitats in the
Knuckles Mountain Range, Sri Lanka.
Following the success of three previous expeditions, this project
will investigate the status of amphibians with focus on relict and
endemic species. The data gained will be used to formulate
conservation strategies and Species Action Plans. The JWCT provided
£500 in June 2007 for the purchase of directional sound recording
equipment to enhance frog identification and allow population
densities to be approximated. The project team will consist of
Alexander Fullbrook, Suraj Goonewardene, Rebecca McKintosh and
Jonathan Mutch.
The Knuckles Mountain Range displays the highest number of
different climatic and vegetation zones in any area in the country.
The vegetation type of utmost interest to the expedition is the
upper montane cloud forest, considered the most endangered ecosystem
on the island. Here a diurnal layer of fog engulfs the forest,
keeping it cool, wet and dark - quite unlike any other location in
the country.
No reports
available.
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