Developing an Ethical Model to photograph wildlife

Wildlife photography or filming is associated with nature and wild animals capturing them in their natural habitat. When dealing with nature and animals, photographers have to be circumspect about themselves as well as the knowledge of flora, fauna and their environment. They should support to conserve and protect the nature and its wildlife. Therefore, establishment of a practical ethical model for the process of capturing wildlife image has been an important necessity.The model would be relevant to Sri Lanka. Further, it would probably be effective for any tropical country of wildlife conservation to launch their rules, regulations, or guidelines accordingly. Establishment of such a model is vital for wildlife photographers and wildlife film-makers of tropical countries like Sri Lanka and India to follow. Also, this is the first time of study on code of ethics on the wildlife photography done in Sri Lanka. Moreover, this study has tried to find solutions to prevent unethical wildlife photography practices as well. The study will help to bring the wildlife photography as a more theoretical subject, which would also be helpful for the academics excessively.