Research Article

Evaluation of Habitat Suitability for Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) in Orang National Park Using Geo-Spatial Tools

Table 1

The parameters used for rhino habitat suitability model.

NoHabitat suitability classesElevationVegetation typesProximity to water sourceProximity to roadsProximity to forest camps

1Most Suitable<50 mtsWet Alluvial GrasslandWithin 500 mtsMore than 200 mtsMore than 100 mts
2Moderately Suitable>50 mts
<60 mts
Dry Savannah Grassland, Eastern Seasonal Swamp ForestMore than 500 m but less than 1 kmLess than 200 mts but more than 100 mts50 mts to 100 mts
3Less Suitable>60 mtsWoodland, Degraded Grassland, Sandy Area, Running WaterMore than 1 kmWithin 100 mtsWithin 50 mts