Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sparrows are small passerine birds found worldwide. They are known for their chirping songs and friendly behaviour. They are often seen in urban and rural areas, nesting in trees, shrubs, and even man-made structures. While some species are declining due to habitat loss and other factors, sparrows are generally adaptable […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel It is widely acknowledged that humans should exercise caution around snakes due to their potential danger. However, on social media platforms, there’s a tendency to exaggerate the venomous level of some snakes. This exaggeration often leads to disseminating alarming content that can cause unnecessary panic among the general public. Social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lankans often exhibit a keen interest in natural beauty, frequently sharing images and videos of picturesque landscapes such as waterfalls on social media platforms. However, there have been instances where footage of foreign locations is mistakenly shared as scenes from Sri Lanka, leading to confusion and misinformation regarding the […]
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People are often intrigued by mysterious phenomena, drawn to the enigmatic and unexplained. However, there are instances where events with clear scientific explanations are misconstrued and circulated on social media as mysterious occurrences, perpetuating misunderstanding and misinformation. Social Media Posts Social media posts in Sri Lanka claim the vibrant pink colour of Lake Hillier in […]
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Human-wildlife conflict is not a new thing in a country like Sri Lanka. In the Sri Lankan Human-wildlife context, elephants are the most discussed animal within non-agricultural communities. But apart from the elephants, many other animals have conflicts with humans. Porcupines are one of the animals discussed as crop-harming animals within agricultural communities. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A composite image is formed by combining multiple individual images into one. Such composite images are, at times, used to highlight key instances. However, these images also get shared with misleading interpretations on social media. Let’s look at one such image, which went viral in Sri Lanka, parallel to World […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, locals are fascinated with observing wild animals and their behaviours. However, footage from foreign countries is often shared on social media as if captured in Sri Lanka. This misattribution can lead to misconceptions about the country’s wildlife diversity and behaviour patterns. Clarifying the origin of such footage […]
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A recent viral post has reignited the claim that the Atlantic and Pacific oceans do not mix as a natural phenomenon. This assertion has sparked debate about the nature of oceanic mixing and the factors influencing it. Let’s delve into the science behind this claim to separate fact from fiction. Social media post- Multiple Facebook […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Many people are fascinated by unusual and exotic animals, leading to a surge in social media posts showcasing these creatures. However, it’s essential to be cautious as some of these posts may be misleading or entirely false. In this investigation, we’ll delve into a particular social […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. While Sri Lanka has abundant natural beauty, including stunning landscapes and diverse flora and fauna, footage from other parts of the world often gets misattributed as scenes from Sri Lanka. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media shows a picturesque scene where a person […]
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