Elephant
Leopard
Sloth Bear
Sambar Bear
Mouse-Deer
Barking-Deer
Wild Boar
Porcupine
Anteater
Civet Cat
Loris
Giant Squirrel
Monkeys Galore
These are just the on-land animals; there’s even more to see in the sea! Surrounding the island, there’s an equally impressive coast where you can whale watch. Some of the whale-watching centres, such as Mirissa, are very busy and have given rise to fears that the whales are being driven away. The areas around Trincomalee are much better. If you need more to think about, click here.