| Goa
has rich and varied wildlife destinations. The rugged Western
Ghats is a haven for many different species of birds and
animals. The Western Ghats also known as the Sahyadris extend for
a total of 600kms. Goa and the neighboring Karnataka account for
the widest belt of forests along the Sahyadris. The Coastal areas
provide the tropical backdrop. Goa Wildlife sanctuaries
are a haven for herds of deer and gaurs (Indian bison),
Malayan giant squirrels, clusters of monkeys, slithering cobras
and pythons. You may be lucky enough to spot a few black panthers
on look out for preys. Tigers and elephants are also common sights.
Nature lovers, bird watchers and
wildlife enthusiasts find vibrant avenues in the
Konkan belt to enjoy the varied wildlife.
Goa is gifted with over 1512 documented species
of plants, over 275 kinds of birds, over 48 varieties of animals
and over 60 genera of reptiles. Few of the tourists know that one
third of Goa is covered with rich forest and that
it is one of the greatest reservoirs of biodiversity in the world.
| Name of the Sanctuary |
Area in sq. km. |
Location
(Taluka) |
| Mollem National Park...........Read
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107 |
Sanguem |
| Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read
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133 |
Sanguem |
| Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read
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86 |
Canacona |
| Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read
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8 |
Ponda |
| Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary ...........Read
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1.8 |
Tiswadi |
| Madei Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read
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208.48 |
Sattari |
| Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read
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211.05 |
Sanguem |
| Total |
755.31 |
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