04/06/2024
At Cape Weligama, we're proud to support the protection of Sri Lanka's precious Purple-faced Langurs (Trachypithecus vetulus). Our conservation efforts provide a sanctuary for these endangered primates amidst verdant landscapes of our coastal haven.
The Purple-faced Langur (Trachypithecus vetulus), is a long-tailed arboreal monkey endemic to Sri Lanka and considered endangered according to the country's IUCN Red List (2015). These langurs thrive in environments with robust canopy cover, but unfortunately only a few forests in Sri Lanka can support viable populations. Compounding this issue, the areas where they do manage to survive, such as gardens and rubber plantations, are often under private ownership. This poses a unique challenge as these human-modified landscapes are subject to rapid change due to urbanisation, agricultural expansion, and other developmental pressures.
Cape Weligama is enriched with palatable plant species for langurs, including special banana gardens set aside exclusively for them. The property is home to a group of eight langurs, providing a unique opportunity for in-house guests to observe rare wildlife in its natural habitat.
