The leopards of Yala (2)

My favourite shots of the leopards.  

Water Buffalo - Yala National Park

After the elephants, wild water buffaloes are the second largest mammals found in the park.  

Mugger crocodile - Yala National Park

Mugger crocodiles can be found in large numbers, basking under the sun at all the waterholes within the park.

A jackal at dusk - Yala National Park

Jackals hunt alone as opposed to dogs who hunt in pack. Highly opportunistic and intelligent, jackals eat whatever is available with least effort. This includes all kind of vertebrates and invertebrates plus  fruits and some vegetables. They readily scavenge as well.

Grey langur

Grey langurs are quite common in Sri Lanka. They are often wrongfully called "black face monkey" by the locals.

Red and yellow lapwings

 Two red lapwings by a fresh water pond. 

Their cousin the yellow lapwing.