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 The
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa was established in 1969
and is located at a distance of 60 kilometers from Panaji
towards the south. It is the second largest sanctuary in Goa
and covers an area of 86 square kilometers. The Talpona River
flows all the way through this conserve. The park has a 25-meter
high treetop watchtower for watching wild animals as they
visit the waterholes to satiate their thirst.
Although the forested land makes available shelter to an
assortment of birds and animals, the number of animals in
this sanctuary has started to fall off over the years. One
can still come across sloth bears, deer, wild boars, laughing
hyenas and Indian Bisons. Various reptiles and monkeys can
also be easily sighted. Birds like the Rufus Woodpecker, white-eyed
eagle and the Malabar crested eagle constitute the avian life
that thrives here. Apart from the animal life, the extensive
forestland is welcomed as a pleasant change.
Goa-travel.com provides information on Wildlife in Cotigao
Wildlife Sanctuary and different wildlife sanctuaries around
Goa.
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