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At 86, Sri Lanka’s ‘father of herpetology’ inspires a new conservation generation

Anslem de Silva is widely regarded as the father of modern herpetology in Sri Lanka. He has spent more than six decades documenting the island’s rich reptile and amphibian diversity while mentoring generations of researchers. De Silva spoke with Mongabay contributor Malaka Rodrigo as he, at 86 years old, prepares to host the first World […]

At 86, Sri Lanka’s ‘father of herpetology’ inspires a new conservation generation

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