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
 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.
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