Bio Diversity In Udawattakele Forest, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Udawattakele Forest Reserve Often Spelled As Udawatta Kele, Is A Historic Forest Reserve On A Hill-Ridge In The City Of Kandy. It Is 104 Hectares (257 Acres) Large. During The Days Of The Kandyan Kingdom, Udawattakele Was Known As Uda Wasala Watta In Sinhalese Meaning The Garden Above The Royal Palace. The Sanctuary Is Famous For Its Extensive Avifauna. The Reserve Also Contains A Great Variety Of Plant Species, Especially Lianas, Shrubs And Small Trees. There Are Several Giant Lianas. Many Of Small And Medium Size Mammals That Inhabit Sri Lanka Can Be Seen Here. Several Kinds Of Snakes And Other Reptiles Might Be Seen.

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