Goa Wildlife - Exploring Flora and Fauna

Think something beyond beaches and casinos in Goa, the wildlife tours of Goa are equally exciting. The rivers flowing by some of the wildlife sanctuaries are just superb to see, the elephant ride in some reserves is also very exhilarating. Travelers to the state are also fascinated by the rich wildlife of Goa. The variety of species that Goa houses is amazing. The extraordinary varieties of plants, trees, animals and birds is very amusing to see.

Flora and Fauna of Goa Wildlife Sanctuaries
Flora : Cradled by the Arabian sea and western ghats, the forests of Goa are dense and thick. The thick forests provide shelter to many kinds of wild animals and birds. The flora of Goa wildlife reserves includes deciduous forests and evergreen forests. Due to these forests many animals find shelter.

Fauna :
Animals : Among the commonly sited wild animals are deer, boars, bisons, porcupines, flying lizards, sloth bears, langurs, jungle cat, gaurs, jackals, panthers, toddy cats, Indian otters, Indian rock python.

Goa is bird watchers paradise as there are numerous varieties of birds both migratory and non migratory. Common found birds here are kingfishers, grey headed mynas, eagles, egrets, common sandpipers, red wattled lapwings, kites, purple moorhen, storks, cormorants, mallards and many more.
Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries of Goa

The famous wildlife sanctuaries of Goa are haven for the wildlife enthusiasts. The state is proud of its rich bio diversity. The sanctuaries are maintained by the the state's Forest Department. The three main wildlife sanctuaries of the state – Bondla, Bhagwan Mahavir and Cotigao – were established in 1960s to save many wildlife species who were declared endangered. Later in 1999 two more wildlife sanctuaries were opened named Netravali and Mhadei.

You can have exciting wildlife tours in:

- Dr. Salim Ali Bird sanctuary
- Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mollem National Park
- Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sacred Groves Bambar
- Nirancarachi Rai Grove
- Satpal Arboratum

Eco Tourism in Goa : As the state enjoys a rich bio diversity, the wildlife reserves offer excellent options for eco tourism. The Wildlife Department of Goa has plans to begin conducted tours through the water channels. Eco tourism will help the nature lovers to explore the secrets of nature without disturbing the ecological balance of the forests.

So next time you plan your trip to Goa, you have yet another themes tour.