Lasanthi Wijayathunge

I am a wildlife researcher and biologist whose work has been shaped by long-term field studies across both tropical and temperate ecosystems. My research journey began in Sri Lanka, where I managed a primate research field station and coordinated a leopard conservation project that combined ecological monitoring with community-based conservation. These immersive field experiences informed my scientific perspective and led me to Finland, where I completed my Master’s degree in evolutionary biology at the University of Turku. My work continues to focus on understanding animal behaviour and ecological processes through sustained, on the ground research, with the aim of contributing to evidence based conservation and a deeper scientific understanding of wildlife.