10. Sinharaja Forests, Srilanka
Sinharaja rainforests are the most prominent rain forest of Srilanka and are located in its south-west lowland wet zone. The forest was declared a biosphere reserve in 1978 by UNESCO and is a home for a large number of endemic trees, birds, mammals, butterflies and rare insects. Its name literally means lion king; sinha is for lion and raja for king. It is the living place for many endangered species like Srilanka wood pigeon, ashy-head babbler, Srilanka broad billed roller, python, etc.
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