As part of our Planet Earth Live global event, here’s an exclusive post from Andrew Chastney, Director. Andy is in Sri Lanka with the ‘Temple troop’ of toque macaques, following the activities of baby Gremlin.
Andrew Chastney
It’s been an interesting few days here in Sri Lanka, the full moon (a ‘super-moon ‘I believe) is marked by a Buddhist festival, honouring the birth and death of Buddha.
Our location, the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa, is one of the holiest places in Sri Lanka and attracts thousands of visitors each year to its temples, but at festival times the number of visitors explodes! Continue reading
