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  Devil Bird  (   Ulama  ) From Wikipedia,  This article is about the legendary creature. For the bird, see  Spot-bellied eagle-owl . Devil bird in Sri Lanka In  Sri Lankan   folklore , the  Devil Bird  or  Ulama  is a creature said to emit bloodcurdling human-sounding shrieks in jungles at night. [1] [2] [3] [4]  It is believed that the cry of this bird is an  omen  that portends death. [5] [6]  Its precise identity is still a matter of debate although the  spot-bellied eagle-owl  matches the profile of Devil Bird to a large extent, according to a finding in 2001. [ citation needed ]  Other possible identities include the  forest eagle-owl  ( Bubo nipalensis ), the  crested honey-buzzard  ( Pernis ptilorhynchus ruficollis ), and various eagles. [7]  As the bird is not usually seen and its cry only described in vague terms,  Ulama  records might also refer to...

  Polecat  Description Polecat   is a   common name   for several   mustelid   species in the   order   Carnivora   and   subfamilies   Ictonychinae [1]   and   Mustelinae . Polecats do not form a single   taxonomic rank   (i.e.   clade ). The name is applied to several species with broad similarities to   European polecats , such as having a dark mask-like marking across the face. In the United States, the term  polecat  is sometimes applied to the  black-footed ferret , a native member of the Mustelinae. In Southern United States dialect, the term  polecat  is sometimes used as a colloquial nickname for the  skunk , which is part of the family  Mephitidae . [2] Despite their common name, polecats are related more closely to dogs than to cats. Taxonomy According to the most recent taxonomic scheme proposing eight subfamilies within Mustelidae, polecats are classi...

Part of a series on Wildlife of Sri Lanka show Protected areas show Flora and fauna show Gardens show Organizations show Related topics v t e This is a list of  reptiles  of Sri Lanka.   From Wikipedia, The reptilian diversity in Sri Lanka is higher than the diversity of other vertebrates such as mammals and fish with 181 reptile species. All extant reptiles are well documented through research by many local and foreign scientists and naturalists. Sri Lankan  herpetologist ,  Anslem de Silva  largely studied the biology and ecology of Sri Lanka snakes, where he documented 96 species of land and sea snakes. [1]  Five genera are endemic to Sri Lanka -  Aspidura ,  Balanophis ,  Cercaspis ,  Haplocercus , and  Pseudotyphlops . [2]  Out of them only five of the land snakes are considered potentially deadly and life threatening to humans. Among snakes, 54 are endemic to Sri Lanka. [3]  The total increased to 107 ...