Up coming lectures for general members

19th "Bats of Sri Lanka" by Dr Vipula Bandara Yapa from University of Colombo
26th "Snakes Diversity of Sri Lanka" by Salindra Kasun YBA

Rediscovery of "Adenomus kandianus" ;an extict amphibian from Sri Lanka

Members of YBA have recorded this toad during the recent field trip to Peak wilderness. Adenomus kandianus has first recorded by Günther in 1872 from Peradeniya. This endemic toad was considered as extinct because it has not been recorded for over 130 years. Most recently Mr Mendis Wickramasinghe who is a well known naturalist in Sri Lanka revealed that this species is still survives in the wild.

Presence of web in the hind limb is a unique feature that help to distinguish it from other members of this genus; Adenomus dasi and Adenomus kelaarti.

YBA latest trip to Peak Wildernes rain forest, Sri Lanka

Several members of the YBASL went to peak wilderness area and they found some remarkable fauna in that area. Among them some new amphibians were recorded and there is a doubt about extinct amphibian species which has recorded during that visit.

Activities of Young Biologists' Association (YBA), Sri Lanka

Lectures on Tuesdays from 2.30 - 4.30 at Natural History Museum
Organizing field excursions and field biology workshops to places of Biological interest
Help in G.C.E. Advanced Level student projects
Publications - eg Field Pocket Guides
Exhibitions and competitions
Expeditions to different ecosystems in Sri Lanka
Forest and wild life management - mainly in Yagirala forest managed by University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Campaigns based on what is best for the environment to protect it from harmful interference.
Short courses on Bird watching, Tour guiding, Museum techniques, Plant propagation, Tissue culture, Wild-life Photography
Organizing fund raising events.