Legends with names

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Becky (Neela) Becky (Neela) (Neela 3:2 Female) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Becky" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. First photographed…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Bhagi Bhagi (KLF38) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; "Bhagi" is the name used for her in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2011 – Bhagya Bhagya (Rakina Wala 3:3 Female, YF 58) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Bhagya" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Ridiyagama Safari Park (former) Bhanu Bhanu is a tusker said to have been gifted to the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya. In October 2016 wildlife officers took him into custody because no acceptable proof…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Bharani Bharani (KLF15) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; "Bharani" is the name used for her in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Wild female elephant · Yala Biso Biso was an older female of Yala and the namesake of the Biso group, a herd of about 20–25 elephants studied by the Centre for Conservation and Research.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Wild female elephant · Yala Biso-Menike Biso-Menike is a female of Yala's Biso group, presumed to be the daughter of Biso, and was fitted with a radio collar by researchers of the Centre for…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Black Nose Black Nose (KLF8) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; "Black Nose" is the name used for her in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · late 2018 – Brian Brian (Koma Wewa 3:2 Male, YM 41) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Brian" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Brutus Brutus (Pahalahaenthota 3:3 Male, YM 29) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Brutus" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. A…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Bucket Bucket (KLM26) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; "Bucket" is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Wild tusker · Udawalawe Bullet (Senadi) Bullet, also called Senadi, is a young tusker released into Udawalawe National Park by the Elephant Transit Home; in 2013 he was described as 10–12 years old. He…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Ceremonial tusker · Dalada Maligawa Burma Raja A tusker gifted by Myanmar who has been part of the Sri Dalada Maligawa herd since 2007. In the Kandy Esala Perahera he has walked beside Indi Raja,…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Buti Buti (KLM11) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; "Buti" is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2017/18 – Caeser Caeser (Idhdha Gala 2:4 Male, YM 40) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Caeser" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2014 – Cara Cara (Kotigala 3:2 Female, YF 20) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Cara" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. First…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · mid-2017 – Carlos Carlos (Galalukada Wewa 3:2 Male, YM 33) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Carlos" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Chandare Chandare (Jamburagala 4:5 Male, YM 03) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Chandare" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. He…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Chandra Chandra (KLM27) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; "Chandra" is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Chandu Chandu (KLM28) is a male leopard of Kumana National Park; "Chandu" is the name used for him in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Kumana Chara Chara (KLF19) is a female leopard of Kumana National Park; "Chara" is the name used for her in the Leopards of Kumana citizen-science field guide, which is based…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · mid-2017 – Charlie Charlie (Galalukada Wewa 3:3 Male, YM 32) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Charlie" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2023 – Chello Chello (River Valley 3:4 Male, YM 76) is a male leopard of Yala National Park; "Chello" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Cherry Cherry (River Valley 2:1 Female, YF 67) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Cherry" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Christina Christina (Weli Wala 4:3 Female) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Christina" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team. First photographed…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala Cleo Cleo (Galalukada Wewa 3:3 Female, YF 42) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Cleo" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard Trails team.…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Wild tusker · Yala · April 2023 Dala Kota Dala Kota was described as the biggest tusker in Yala National Park and drew many tourists; he lived mostly in Zone 6 and stood about eight and a…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Wild tusker · Galgamuwa · 2017 Dala Puttuwa Dala Puttuwa was a much-loved wild tusker of the Galgamuwa area, named for his crossed tusks. He had poor eyesight and was often seen out in the open;…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Leopard — not this animal

Leopard · Yala · 2015 – Dark Eye Dark Eye (Gerimas Pokuna 2:2 Female, YF 37) is a female leopard of Yala National Park; "Dark Eye" is a name used by Yala trackers and the Leopard…

A photo of a Sri Lankan Elephant — not this animal

Wild tusker · Kala Wewa · November 2024 Deega Danthu 1 Deega Danthu 1 (also spelt Deegadanthu or Dheeghadanthu) had the longest tusks among the tuskers of Kala Wewa and was described as about 45 to 50 years old…