The united nations declared this year as the international Bio Diversity year 2010

Though Sri Lanka is very small in land area, the great diversity in habitats harbors are a rich and diverse fauna and flora, with many species endemic to the island. Within the confines of 65,600 square Kilometers inhabit over 600 species of terrestrial vertebrates. For instance, there are 82 mammals, over400 birds, 133 reptiles, and 54 amphibians.