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When most people think of Goa, they imagine long, sandy beaches, but much of the state is also covered in forest. Around 20% of Goa's land is part of India's beautiful the Western Ghats, a vast mountain range and biodiversity hotspot. Exotic wildlife abounds in these forests, including Indian giant squirrels, mongooses, Slender Loris, Indian macaques, and sloth bears.