Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary at Mollem covers about 240 sq km of Western Ghats forest
Background
The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary at Mollem covers about 240 sq km of thick forest-clad slopes of the Western Ghats and its valleys, and contains the Molem National Park.
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary admeasures 105 sq km and lies in Canacona taluka of South Goa district.
The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is on Chorao island near Panaji, along the Mandovi river.
It is 1.78 sq km in area and fully covered with mangroves.
Bondla is also listed among the State's sanctuaries.
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary area:
about 240 sq km
Cotigao area:
105 sq km
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary area:
1.78 sq km
Why it matters for exams: Sanctuary names, locations and areas are frequent environment and general knowledge questions for State-wise papers.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Mangrove Mangrove — Salt-tolerant trees that grow along tidal coasts and estuaries.