Which nocturnal animals live in Udawalawe?

ByUdawalawe Safari Specialist

When the sun goes down, Udawalawe’s ecosystem shifts into this night-time setting of hidden nocturnal creatures, like the Indian Pangolin, Slender Loris, Rusty-spotted Cat, and Jungle Cat, all appearing in the dim.

Since the park shuts at 6:00 PM, most standard visitors do not really catch these animals in action, even if they are present nearby.

  • Small Felines: The Rusty-spotted Cat, one of the world’s smallest wild cats, slips through thick underbrush to hunt.
  • Mammals: The slow-moving Slender Loris works its way across the canopy, while porcupines and pangolins forage along the ground, quietly.
  • Avian: Different owls and nightjars take to the sky, making use of the quiet atmosphere to catch small rodents and insects.