“It is quite a feat to get inside an elephant’s mind, to discover without interaction with the imposing and intimidating animal, the trials and tribulations it faces in daily life; its wants and needs. “Tranquil Footsteps” is one man’s effort to help us achieve that. Through his book, which follows one herd of elephants living within the sanctuary of the Uda Walawe National Park, Srilal Miththapala not only affords the reader valuable and interesting information about this most majestic member of the animal kingdom, but also gives him insight into the creature’s mind and heart.” - The Sunday Times Online

“Another batch of baby elephants from the Ath Athuru Sevana (Elephant Transit Home) at Uda Walawe will be released to the Uda Walawe National Park on June 1. This is the fourth batch to be released and comprises of 7 females and 4 males ranging from age three and a half to four, Director General of the Wildlife Conservation Department H. M. B. C. Herath told the Daily News yesterday. ” - Daily News