High-altitude islands where evolution takes a different path
In short: Explore the 'Forest of Clouds' in Sri Lanka, a series of isolated mountain plateaus that act as biological refuges for species found nowhere else on Earth.
Sri Lanka's high forest plateaus function like islands in the sky. Because these habitats are separated by lowlands, many species have become marooned, unable to travel between patches of forest. This isolation has fostered unique biodiversity within a shrinking environment.
The region is defined by a distinct microclimate shaped by two separate monsoons each year. These cloud-cloaked forests provide a home for specific wildlife, including the blue magpie, the red-slender loris, and the purple-faced monkey.
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