NPR
Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Hurulu Eco Park in central Sri Lanka operates as a protected area for elephants amid expanding agricultural development in the region. The park allows elephants to graze without human interference. Elephant-human conflict has increased as natural habitats have been converted to farmland.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/06/g-s1-137317/sri-lanka-elephants