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 More	107	Sanguem
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read More	133	Sanguem
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read More	86	Canacona
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read More	8	Ponda
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary ...........Read More	1.8	Tiswadi
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read More	208.48	Sattari
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary ...........Read More	211.05	Sanguem
Total	755.31