Year 1971 all naturalist of the world gather in Ramsa City of Iran and signed for an agreement to protect all wet lands for the future.these selected wet lands are called 'Ramsa wet lands'.

River Maadu also a Ramsa wet land full of natural resources.the river Madu has 50 islands.these islands and river banks are covered with mangroves.mangrove shades are breeding areas for shrimps.river Maadu is a paradise for prawns,shrimps,different varieties of fish,crocodiles,water monitors, and jelly fish.not only that often you can see king fishers and pelicans are waiting to catch a fish.

the tree bushes of islands is a home for monkeys,big squirrels,hawks,eagles and many birds.in some island people grow cinnamon,coconut and vegetables.

But to see all this wonderful nature you must make a boat trip in river Maadu.

'Ahikuntaka' is one of little group of society in Srilanka.this group use a different way for living.their necessities are limited and walks town to town after every 7 days.what they do for living is very simple.ladies say palm readings.men have a cobra and monkey captured from the jungle.they show these pets to people and try to make their pets dance.and they ask tips from people.