Research Article
Evaluation of Habitat Suitability for Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) in Orang National Park Using Geo-Spatial Tools
Table 2
Habitat patterns of Orang NP in 2008.
| | Land cover types | Area in km² | % area covered |
| | Eastern Himalayan Mixed Moist Deciduous Forest (Dense) | 9.84 | 12.48 | | Eastern Himalayan Mixed Moist Deciduous Forest (Open) | 10.54 | 13.37 | | Dry Savannah Grassland | 14.17 | 17.98 | | Wet Alluvial Grassland | 20.54 | 26.06 | | Degraded Grassland | 12 | 15.23 | | Eastern Seasonal Swamp Forest | 1.36 | 1.72 | | Water Body | 6.48 | 8.22 | | Moist Sand Area | 1.02 | 1.29 | | Dry Sand Area | 2.85 | 3.61 |
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Source: IRS P6 LISS III Satellite Image of 8th Nov. 2008.
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