Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

The high court recently issued notices to South Western Railway and the Directorate of Survey and Land Records (DSLR) over a PIL challenging acquisition proceedings taking place for land at Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) Wildlife Sanctuary.

About Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

• Nestled in the Western Ghats, it is located on the eastern border of the state of Goa, near the village of Mollem.
• Originally known as the Mollem Game Sanctuary, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and then renamed the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
• The sanctuary includes the Mollem National Park.
• It covers an area of 240 sq. km.
• It is also home to the famous Dudhsagar waterfall, the Devil’s Canyon, the Tambdi Surla temple, the Tambdi falls, and a number of other historic and religious sites.
• Vegetation: West Coast tropical evergreen forests, West Coast semi-evergreen forests, and moist deciduous forests. 
• Flora: Teak, bamboo, cashew, and eucalyptus trees dominate the landscape.
• Fauna: Gaur, Sambar, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Slender Tories, Jungle Cats, Malayan Giant Squirrels, Pythons, and Cobras.

Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. What is Bhagwan Mahavir sanctuary famous for?

Ans. The sanctuary is particularly known for its Leopards, Elephants, Deers & Gaur also known as Indian Bison.I

Q2. Where is Bhagwan Mahavir sanctuary located?

Ans. It is located on the eastern border of the state of Goa, near the village of Mollem.

Q3. What is a Canyon?

Ans. A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

Source: TOI