Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary:

It is situated in the Sanguem Taluka in Eastern Goa.
River Netravali or Neturli originates in this sanctuary which is an important tributary of the Zuari River.
To the north of the Netravali wildlife sanctuary lie the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary lies to its south.
It has two all-season waterfalls, namely Savri and Mainapi.
Flora: The forest is a predominantly moist deciduous type with patches of semi-evergreen forest in the valleys. The high-altitude areas in the hills have natural grassy patches that provide ideal habitat for the herbivorous population.
Fauna: Indian gaur, spotted deer, sambar deer, barking deer, wild boar, and black-faced langur. the Great Pied Hornbills, Black Panther, Slender Loris and the Giant Squirrel.

Q1) What is a semi-evergreen forest?

A semi-evergreen forest is a type of forest that is intermediate between tropical rainforests and deciduous forests. This type of forest is characterized by a mixture of both evergreen and deciduous tree species.

Source: Goa to release rescued black panther in Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary