Books
Publication done by BEAR on lesser-known species, suitable for both academics as well as enthusiasts.
Handbook of the Marine Mammals of Sri Lanka
Handbook of the of Sri Lanka is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide of all the Marine Mammals of Sri Lankan waters. With accurate color illustrations & surface characters to help field identification, this handbook is a great tool for anyone interested on this diverse group of ocean specialists
Tiger Spiders of Sri Lanka
An in-depth study of the genus “Poecilotheria” of Sri Lanka, this book covers their Identification, Habitats, Behavior and Conservation of this unique family
An Introduction to Common Spiders of Sri Lanka
This 88 page book will take you on an interesting journey and bring back enthusiasm for this often under studied fascinating creatures that share our environment
Research Papers
BEAR Team has done in-depth Research on many less studied species. You can go through our Research Publications including several Species introductions and behavioral studies.
Sperm Whale Project
In Sri Lanka sperm whales are found throughout the islands territorial waters, in small pods of 1 to 15 individuals, with the occasional pod of 30 or more individuals being recorded from the northeast, southern and northwestern coastal waters.
Dugong and Sea Grass Project
Dugong dugon, commonly known as “Muhudu Ura” in Sinhala, is one of the most threatened, if not the most threatened species in Sri Lanka.
Numbers have marked a dramatic and alarming decrease in Sri Lankan waters
Mygalomorph Spiders
Mygalomorph Spiders in Sri Lanka are facing severe threats due to habitat loss, and collection for pet trade. There has been no systematic effort to understand mygalomorph diversity of the country in the past.
Sloth Bear Project
The Sri Lankan sloth bear Melursus ursinus inornatus, (Show & Nodder, 1791) is Sri Lankas only surviving native Ursidae and is currently classified as Locally Endangered (MOE) and Globally Vulnerable (IUCN).