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Promoting fishing cat conservation programs in Sri Lanka and South East Asia

Save fishing cats is an on-site conservation program, practicing education initiatives and community programs to promote conservation and also the awareness of the species. The ‘save fishing cats’ works on investigating threats and conflicts both human and animals face and design plans to reduce them in proper manner. In advance we work on exploring information about small cats and their core h

abitats to assist in the long-term preservation and also to develop local community advocates to promote conservation efforts in Sri Lanka.

‘Save fishing cats’ was founded in October 2014 and has been working on to raise public awareness regarding all three small cats with emphasis on fishing cats .So far, variety of projects has been done collaborating with numerous individuals and organizations.

11/01/2026

A surprise visitor in our camera trap! 🐸📷

Found this Dull-green Shrub Frog (Pseudophilautus viridis), an Endangered species endemic to Sri Lanka, taking shelter inside a camera box.

These tiny frogs often seek cool, moist hiding spots. After a quick check, it was safely released back into nearby vegetation. 🌿

Every small encounter is a reminder of how rich and fragile our biodiversity is.

Protect habitats. Respect wildlife.

31/12/2025

This year, the SAVE Fishing Cat Conservation Project by Small Cat Advocacy and Research (SCAR) continued working to protect one of the world’s most unique small wild cats.

Through community awareness, habitat protection, and research, we addressed the challenges fishing cats face due to wetland loss and human activity. By collaborating with local communities, we strengthened efforts toward long-term conservation and coexistence.

Every step forward matters. Together, we are building a safer future for fishing cats and the wetlands they call home. 🐾🌿

20/11/2025

Roly-Poly (Pill Bug)

Roly-polies, commonly known as pill bugs, are terrestrial isopods belonging to the family Armadillidiidae. They are crustaceans, not insects, and exhibit a segmented, chitinous exoskeleton composed of overlapping dorsal plates (tergites). Their body is divided into three main regions: head, pereon (thoracic region with seven pairs of walking legs), and pleon (abdominal region with modified pleopods used for respiration).

Pill bugs possess gill-like respiratory structures, which require moist microhabitats such as leaf litter, soil, and decaying wood. A key adaptive behavior of the group is conglobation—the ability to curl the body into a tight sphere to protect their ventral side from predators and desiccation.

Ecologically, roly-polies are detritivores, contributing significantly to decomposition, nutrient cycling, and soil structure. They feed on decaying plant material, fungi, and occasionally animal matter. Due to their ability to accumulate heavy metals, they also serve as bioindicators of environmental pollution.

19/11/2025

Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands:

A biogeographic treasure with some of the world’s highest endemic species levels, a region that truly demands conservation.

Let's explore it!

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17/11/2025

Nature doesn’t do easy but it’s worth it! 🐾

12/11/2025

🌿 Biodiversity Awareness Program at Naula Sri Naga National School 🌿

The Science Education Unit of University of Peradeniya,in collaboration with the Save Fishing Cat Conservation Project of Small Cat Advocacy and Research, recently conducted a Biodiversity Awareness Program at Naula Sri Naga National School.

The program aimed to raise awareness about biodiversity and wildlife conservation, while inspiring students to think critically about local environmental challenges.

Students took an active role, presenting dramas and talks that highlighted pressing biodiversity issues and explored practical, community-based solutions.

This initiative was made possible with the generous support of the Van Tienhoven Foundation and the Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance. 💚

17/10/2025

Let’s pause and observe the remarkable diversity beneath our feet.

🍃A patch of ground illustrates remarkable plant species diversity and morphological variation within a localized ecosystem.
The fallen leaves represent numerous species from different plant families, each adapted to its own ecological niche.

🌱High alpha diversity (species richness within a small area) can be observed — a result of mixed vegetation such as evergreen, deciduous, shrub, and herbaceous plants coexisting in the same microhabitat. This diversity supports complex food webs and nutrient cycling.

🍃 The fallen leaves show remarkable morphological variation — ovate, lanceolate, elliptic, and cordate shapes reflect adaptations to sunlight and moisture, while reticulate venation in dicots and parallel venation in monocots illustrates evolutionary differences. Their serrated, lobed, or entire margins support water runoff, gas exchange, and defense against herbivory.

🌿The accumulation of diverse leaves contributes to litter decomposition, soil fertility, and microbial activity, forming a nutrient-rich layer called the litter horizon (O-horizon). This process is vital for carbon cycling and ecosystem health.
Such visible heterogeneity in leaf form and composition is a bioindicator of ecosystem complexity and plant community structure.

🌳Studies in forest ecology show that higher plant species diversity correlates with greater ecosystem stability, productivity, and resilience against environmental stressors such as drought or pests.

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14/10/2025

🌏 Protect Our Fragile Mountain Ecosystem

Sri Lanka’s central highlands are a delicate natural habitat, home to rare flora and fauna such as the Sambar deer and Sri Lankan leopard. But pollution from hikers and campers—plastic, wrappers, and other waste—threatens this delicate balance.

Please don’t leave garbage in these beautiful surroundings. Every piece of litter harms the plants, animals, and water that keep this ecosystem alive.

🌿 Nature doesn’t need our waste — it needs our care.
Let’s leave only footprints and protect this beautiful environment for future generations. 💚

02/10/2025

Dr. Jane Goodall dedicated her life to proving that compassion and science can walk hand in hand. 🌍✨ Her voice gave strength to the voiceless, and her vision lit the path for conservationists everywhere.

🌱 May we honor her legacy by protecting every species, from the forests to the wetlands, and by remembering that hope is action. 🦍🐱

Dr. Jane Goodall
April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025

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No 381/14, Springhills Estate, Herassagala
Kandy
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http://www.savefishingcats.org/

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