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Location
: 1-km Southeast Of Chaudi, Canacona District, South Goa.
Coverage Area :
86 Sq.Kms.
Main Attractions : Gazelles, Sloth Bears, Porcupines, Panthers & Hyenas.
Best Time To Visit : October and March
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The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, 10-km southeast of Chaudi, was established in 1969 to protect a
remote and vulnerable area of forest lining the Goa- Karnataka border. Encompassing 86-sq-kms of mixed deciduous woodland, Cotigao is a peaceful and scenic park that makes a pleasant day trip from
Palolem, 12-km northwest. The wardens at the reserve's small Interpretative Centre will show one how to get to a 25m-high treetop watchtower, overlooking a waterhole that attracts a handful of animals around dawn and dusk.
Flora
and Fauna :
The reserve is certain to inspire tree lovers, but less likely to yield many
wildlife sightings: its Tigers and Leopards were hunted out long ago, while the
Gazelles, Sloth Bears, Porcupines, Panthers and Hyenas that allegedly lurk in
the woods rarely appear. Visitors however, stand a good chance of spotting
at least two species of Monkey, a couple of Wild Boar and the Odd Gaur. |