Recently, Goa’s State Board for Wildlife recommended that the proposal for wildlife clearance for iron ore handling at Kalem railway station within the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park be placed before the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) for further consideration.
Location: Situated on the eastern border of Goa, near the village of Mollem.
Area: The sanctuary spans over 240 sq. km, with the Mollem National Park forming the core of the sanctuary, covering 170 sq. km.
Initially called the Mollem Game Sanctuary, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and was later renamed Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is home to diverse vegetation types:
West Coast Tropical Evergreen Forests
West Coast Semi-Evergreen Forests
Moist Deciduous Forests
Key tree species found here include Teak, Bamboo, Cashew, and Eucalyptus.
Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich wildlife diversity, including:
Leopards
Elephants
Deers
Indian Bison (Gaur)
The sanctuary is also home to the King Cobra, a notable species found in abundance here.
Birdlife: The sanctuary boasts over 200 bird species, including:
Malabar Pied Hornbill
Indian Black Woodpecker
Great Indian Hornbill
Kingfishers
Paradise Flycatcher
Grey Jungle Fowl
Shrikes
Dudhsagar Waterfall: One of the most iconic and scenic waterfalls in India.
Devil’s Canyon: A picturesque gorge in the region.
Tambdi Surla Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Tambdi Falls: Another natural attraction in the sanctuary.
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