Searching for the Leopards of Yala National Park 🇱🇰

Yala National Park is home to the largest leopard population in the world and in this video I join the Cinnamon Nature Trails team to try and find some individuals. This team uses the identification system set up by the Yala Leopard Diary to tell visitors more about the leopards they find during their safaris. This system is also great for the conservation of leopards. Watch to find out more! 🐆
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0:00 - 0:21 What we will be doing today
0:22 - 0:48 The team and leopards
0:49 - 1:50 The identification system
1:51 - 2:11 This is cool for safaris
2:12 - 2:27 Also good for science!
2:28 - 2:50 Let's get going
2:51 - 3:11 My guides of the day
3:12 - 3:28 Entering the park
3:29 - 3:57 Information about Yala
3:58 - 4:44 Mother and cubs
4:45 - 5:22 Weather is changing
5:23 - 5:40 Wildlife in Yala
5:41 - 6:37 Amount of leopards identified
6:38 - 7:01 Enjoying the surroundings
7:02 - 7:07 Male peacock giving us a show
7:09 - 7:40 Black-necked stork
7:41 - 8:17 Clouds are coming in
8:18 - 8:35 Deer warning calls
8:36 - 8:55 Rain has started
8:56 - 9:43 Not giving up hope
9:44 - 9:55 Spotted elephants!!
9:56 - 10:37 Tusker elephants
10:38 - 11:47 ELEPHANTS!
11:48 - 12:11 Wildlife doesn't run on a schedule
12:12 - 12:30 Croc on the road
12:31 - 12:41 The storm
12:42 - 13:33 Final thoughts
13:34 - 15:10 Project Leopard

Пікірлер: 114

  • @tcgunarathena
    @tcgunarathena Жыл бұрын

    Today November 25th added a new zone to yala National park, previously it call The Lunugamvehera National Park but today onwards it also under yala national park this new block is famous for birds. After adding new block total area belong to yala national park will be 125,070 hectares.

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    That is very interesting! Thanks for leaving this comment behind, love learning things like this!

  • @glue12324

    @glue12324

    Жыл бұрын

    Lunugamvehera was connected with Yala? Didn't know that. Had a good safari there. It was very unpopular so nobody really came there

  • @tcgunarathena

    @tcgunarathena

    Жыл бұрын

    @@glue12324 yes yesterday only government announce that extensions. Yes that park unpopular even among locals.

  • @gaminithilakaratne3847
    @gaminithilakaratne3847 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. It is wonderful documentary about my country.

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    I am really glad you enjoyed! It has been wonderful to experience and learn about Sri Lanka.

  • @anupamdas1811
    @anupamdas1811 Жыл бұрын

    The pictures of the wildlife on your safari were great. The roaming of the most beautiful and rare species of animals makes the park truly unique. And your every glowing review makes this park even more amazing about its true purpose.

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a lovely experience and I am glad you enjoyed the video! These type of places are magical and I glad we still have some. Let's hope around the world we can protect them more for future generations! :)

  • @chamipingamage8858
    @chamipingamage8858 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I saw that you were celebrating 🎉🎉🎉. I’m celebrating here from Israel with Belvedere

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yes! Haha awesome for joining with the celebratory drinks! Cheers 😎🍾

  • @suzettesteenberg1491
    @suzettesteenberg1491 Жыл бұрын

    loved this, what a stroke of luck seeing the elephants!

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    I know right. Really beautiful sighting 😍

  • @sajeewanieweerasekera682
    @sajeewanieweerasekera682 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for exploring our country and sharing your experiences with the world. ❤❤

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    And thank you for watching 😊🙏

  • @dilankapranandu5703
    @dilankapranandu5703 Жыл бұрын

    You have discribed yala national park beautifully...👌👌👌 keep it up...❤❤❤

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    A very magical place, the landscapes are breathtaking and so diverse! Thanks for watching! 🙏

  • @seanwstevens9020
    @seanwstevens9020 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome review! Warm greetings from Scandinavia! Keep up the great work Ráchelle! Cheers x / Sean

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in all the way from Scandinavia! And glad you enjoyed the video Se😎an!

  • @arunifernando8380
    @arunifernando8380 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from srilanka but you know I haven't been there you are so lucky ❤️🙏

  • @tharakauchiha7307
    @tharakauchiha7307 Жыл бұрын

    sooooo Good as always. waiting for more😍

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and joining in premiere live chat! Appreciate the support and can't wait to share more videos! Like I mentioned in the chat this Sunday will be the first Ella video! 😄

  • @tharakauchiha7307

    @tharakauchiha7307

    Жыл бұрын

    @@talesofodyssey yeahh Ella should have been awesome 😉. Lets see on Sunday and meet you there on premier.stay safe and enjoy the ride.💐

  • @roshanedirisinghe3322
    @roshanedirisinghe3322 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent..enjoy

  • @kumarudayakanth3521
    @kumarudayakanth3521 Жыл бұрын

    Great video...lot to learn from this like a Natgeo..🙌

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Big compliment, thank you! 😄

  • @darshanags
    @darshanags Жыл бұрын

    This is the second video of yours that I watched - YT suggested the first one yesterday. I like the format of them very much - will be watching more :). Thank you for visiting and safe travels here in Sri Lanka, Ráchelle!

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s so cool to hear you found the videos because KZread recommended them! Now I am also curious to know what the first video was haha. Thanks for tuning in! 😁

  • @darshanags

    @darshanags

    Жыл бұрын

    @@talesofodyssey Hey! the first video was the Local Bus drive to Tissa video 😃

  • @kasunwarnakulasuriya8118
    @kasunwarnakulasuriya8118 Жыл бұрын

    Best explanation. Its a patience game. Absolutely ! Thanks for visiting this beautiful island 🙏

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 😊

  • @priyadharmasena6067
    @priyadharmasena6067 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing episode

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed 😎

  • @jumatism
    @jumatism Жыл бұрын

    Yes so much enjoyable this vedio hope next time you will meet leopards 😊😊💚💚

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Fingers crossed! 🤞🏻🐆🤍

  • @chamipingamage8858
    @chamipingamage8858 Жыл бұрын

    You are the best youtuber.

  • @aqfa5948
    @aqfa5948 Жыл бұрын

    ✌️Good vlog indeed 👏👏👏

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you😁

  • @TravelwithShaniBoySL
    @TravelwithShaniBoySL Жыл бұрын

    It is really fun.

  • @AmilaNadeera
    @AmilaNadeera Жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @harasaratours8806
    @harasaratours8806 Жыл бұрын

    Safari it's a real Patience game as you said.. Love it....❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah definitely! But I think that is part of the excitement as well 😄

  • @GrandmaxNet
    @GrandmaxNet Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed it and im not gonna miss your videos 🤣🤣😉😉

  • @pasinduranasingha291
    @pasinduranasingha291 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! 😄

  • @sciexplorer3199
    @sciexplorer3199 Жыл бұрын

    😍❤️

  • @nalin8182
    @nalin8182 Жыл бұрын

    Elephants, leperds, slot bears, water buffolws, and crocodiles are the main 5 animals at yala and wilpaththu national parks and the pride of Srilankan wildlife. Srilanka is blessed with plenty of wildlife and eco systems. Witch is unbelievable because the tiny size of the country. Though its smaller in size fona flora and natural wonders with 26 national parks, 106 rivers with 120 plus water falls. Any environmental enthusiasts can learn, experiment, and enjoy to the maximum. Hope before you leave you will succeed in your thirst for what ever the dreams you carry. Have a enjoyable and safe stay Much Love from Srilanka

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely a lot of species and natural zones here! Been beautiful to learn about them😊

  • @ogaminiratnayake2830
    @ogaminiratnayake2830 Жыл бұрын

    Hahahah.... Tnx dear and you always appreciate my comments... Yes, I was so lucky to see everybody's dream the leopard on my seventh attempt, I guess better late than never... 🐆😉😅😘 I am so excited to see your next video which is going to be aired tonight and I cant wait myself for it!! Good luck, all the best and stah safe my dear!! Hugs.xoxoxo Gams ❤️❤️😘🙏🙏👍

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Woohoo I saw you watched! Thanks Gams 🙌🏻

  • @ogaminiratnayake2830

    @ogaminiratnayake2830

    Жыл бұрын

    @@talesofodyssey 🙏🙏💕❤️😄

  • @rfraser5094
    @rfraser5094 Жыл бұрын

    Nice vid 👍

  • @sadahamsuwaya-4403
    @sadahamsuwaya-4403 Жыл бұрын

    my country is really beautiful 🥰

  • @pathumanuradha5581
    @pathumanuradha5581 Жыл бұрын

    Dear I like your behaviours and observations it looks like a sciencetist if yu love environment definitely yu are my hero. And blessed yu . Love the animals and environment more more more more more .

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Love learning about and experiencing the natural world! I am very glad you are enjoying these videos! Thanks for watching again 😊

  • @eshikaudayanawanigasekara
    @eshikaudayanawanigasekara10 ай бұрын

    love😍

  • @sumuducode47
    @sumuducode47 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice video 👏👏👏

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 🤗

  • @harshaamarasekara8835
    @harshaamarasekara8835 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @yalasafarikamesh
    @yalasafarikamesh Жыл бұрын

    Super

  • @lakshan9617
    @lakshan9617 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @lalithamarasekara5981
    @lalithamarasekara5981 Жыл бұрын

    Wow very nice video of looking for leopards in yala i really enjoyed the video thanks

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and I appreciate the comment 🤗

  • @lalithamarasekara5981

    @lalithamarasekara5981

    Жыл бұрын

    @@talesofodyssey u r most welcome mam

  • @kusumaranaweera8079
    @kusumaranaweera8079 Жыл бұрын

    👍❤️

  • @pehekuluwayo9791
    @pehekuluwayo9791 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️🔥 🇱🇰

  • @ogaminiratnayake2830
    @ogaminiratnayake2830 Жыл бұрын

    Hahahah.. You have just failed only once my dear whereas I had failed six times and finally I saw the much sought-after leopards myself on my seventh attempt... 🐅🐅❤️😂6⃣ Tnx and this is another exciting video as usaul dear.. Also, you explained very well about the "leopard project" in which you have mentioned about the co-existence of the farmers, leopards and the cattle and it was so happy to see that now all of them live happily and peacefully after the introduction of pens by the leopard project and I guess the issue of leopards wandering out and killing the cattle had been resolved to some extent with this initiative .. 🐆🙏❤️👍 Tnx again for your wonderful efforts on this yala Odyssey and I am waiting with much anticipation for your next exciting tale of Odyssey, sooner rather than later, dear.. Hugs.xoxoxo n good weekend Gams❤️😘❤️😘

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    True dedication though to give it so many tries! And fantastic news you spotted one on the seventh attempt! That must have been incredible!! 😀 Yes, Project Leopard was very successful in the area even amounting to populations of cattle growing to large amounts, that is why they were able to pause there and hopefully move to a new region soon! I think it is important we remember that conservation goes hand in hand with the communities in the area. Thanks again for watching Gams! Next video is up tonight at 18:00 😎

  • @dipankarmodak1092
    @dipankarmodak1092 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! New subscriber here!

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeey, awesome! Thanks for joining the journey 😎🙏

  • @gayanchathuranga8793
    @gayanchathuranga8793 Жыл бұрын

    ❣️❣️❣️❣️💕

  • @ashikihsan1946
    @ashikihsan194610 ай бұрын

    Hello friend, Nice to meet you back. I'm sorry that you couldn't watch any leopards in Yala National Park, but just give it another try, you can watch them or may be another wildlife park in Sri Lanka, you can watch leopards my friend

  • @bandaramallawa1135
    @bandaramallawa1135 Жыл бұрын

    💖🌷✌️🙏

  • @maheshsandaruwan8452
    @maheshsandaruwan8452 Жыл бұрын

    I'm happy watch ur video it most interesting. Are u still in Sri Lanka?

  • @anuradhaabhayawardhana3860
    @anuradhaabhayawardhana386011 ай бұрын

    You have seen a peacock spreading its tail. This is to mainly attract its female partner. I've heard long long ago when a peacock does this, thats a sign of a rain. I never cared about this fact. Because it was very famous folk words in Sri Lanka from generations to generations. But, today when I was watching your this video I understood that its just not a saying. That's a very correct fact.❤ And I know this forest very well. But you were very lucky as you could spot wild elephants which is very very rare in this Yala. Last time when we were there we couldn't spot any. So you were so lucky. Thanks for this video.

  • @priyandias8475
    @priyandias8475 Жыл бұрын

    It makes anyone feel so excited to see leopards in Yala. For some reason I have always had the luck of many sightings in all of my visits to yala. in a way this is a good thing because it can be a reason for you to visit Sri Lanka again or visit yala again before you leave🙂. There is a 90% of a chance to see leopards if you do a full day visit to the park. Make sure to have a good river bath and lunch in the jungle next time.

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Wooow that is incredible!! I will not have time to go to Yala anymore this trip I don't think, but I am planning to come back for another trip in the future. This country is too beautiful to experience in just 3 months haha

  • @nisakushow
    @nisakushow Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @pickme1150
    @pickme1150 Жыл бұрын

    Tatu baby,,🤣 beautiful😘 😘 🇱🇰

  • @nipunsandeepa6172
    @nipunsandeepa6172 Жыл бұрын

    My village tissamaharama 😍

  • @lanka8899
    @lanka8899 Жыл бұрын

    🇱🇰 ❤

  • @shaunratnayake5957
    @shaunratnayake5957 Жыл бұрын

    Good job and sorry you didn’t see leopard.

  • @neranjasaranath2252
    @neranjasaranath2252 Жыл бұрын

    Srilanka 🇱🇰

  • @donjoe5940
    @donjoe5940 Жыл бұрын

    Nice "leopard" shirt. And you look like the female vocalist in the metal band " Night Wish"👍🏿

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha cool 😎

  • @b.m.3312
    @b.m.3312 Жыл бұрын

    🇱🇰❤️😊

  • @senukasenan4740
    @senukasenan4740 Жыл бұрын

    if you want watch elephants you can go gal oya national park .you can see many herds of elephants.do you know?it have jeep safari and boat safari.i think the boat was best than jeepsafari. it have boat safari for watching elephants.if you are lucky you can watch swimming elephants. the boat is going on sennayaka samudra which is the biggest resoiver in sri lanka

  • @sureshgunarathna1565
    @sureshgunarathna1565 Жыл бұрын

    "harak hora" its funny name isn't it? that means cattle thief.😄

  • @chikasdynasty3646
    @chikasdynasty3646 Жыл бұрын

    Visit Ridiyagama Safari park

  • @relaxroymusic4111
    @relaxroymusic4111 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏

  • @mikehunt3746
    @mikehunt3746 Жыл бұрын

    Any plans on visiting Scandinavia?, Keep it up 💯

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Eventually I would love to visit Scandinavia! 😄

  • @wlog101
    @wlog101 Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately that's how it is with nature. I did get the chance to see a leopard hunting a deer in my expedition. I guess it's just being lucky!

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! That sounds like quite the sighting!!

  • @Janiduvirunaka
    @Janiduvirunaka Жыл бұрын

    🌚❤🇱🇰

  • @Ignite9918
    @Ignite9918 Жыл бұрын

    👋

  • @harshaperera5938
    @harshaperera5938 Жыл бұрын

    You a..biutifui ... ❤🌹👍💪you Camin srilanka pardis ...🌹❤👍

  • @asankasameera9398
    @asankasameera9398 Жыл бұрын

    Thank u visit for my motherland. If u can invite for your friend to visit to sri lanka,

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Everybody who has asked me about Sri Lanka, I talk very highly to them about this incredible country! 😊

  • @asankasameera9398

    @asankasameera9398

    Жыл бұрын

    @@talesofodyssey thank u so much

  • @user-bs1pz4of6t
    @user-bs1pz4of6t7 ай бұрын

    Ilove you

  • @Avishka715
    @Avishka715 Жыл бұрын

    I love you ♥️

  • @adilal-aamri2844
    @adilal-aamri2844 Жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @user-bs1pz4of6t
    @user-bs1pz4of6t7 ай бұрын

    India

  • @vivekdoraiswami7476
    @vivekdoraiswami7476 Жыл бұрын

    Very well explained. I have subscribed your channel. Come to India and visit Kabini near Bangalore and visit our forests.

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subscribing! I hope to visit India soon 😁

  • @roshanrajiah2193
    @roshanrajiah2193 Жыл бұрын

    Hi sweet sister love you much hugs and kiss God bless waiting fro a reply soon God bless

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🙏

  • @pointblank1402
    @pointblank1402 Жыл бұрын

    Many Leopards are killed in traps when they wonder out to human habitations looking for food. Its a crime but it happens.

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    Very unfortunate, we will need more and more solutions to try and keep humans and wildlife co-existing in peace 😊

  • @surandrasilvasurandrasilva6178
    @surandrasilvasurandrasilva6178 Жыл бұрын

    Sri Lanka 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💝💓💓💓💓💓💝💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

  • @talesofodyssey

    @talesofodyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    🇱🇰❤️

  • @ronjohnson5070
    @ronjohnson5070 Жыл бұрын

    Can we donate piglets to release in the park so the poor, hungry, leopards can have food?

  • @grmreaer8437
    @grmreaer8437 Жыл бұрын

  • @kalpamanamendra3609
    @kalpamanamendra3609 Жыл бұрын