They were also interviewed to know the existence of the = 3, p < 0.05). Respondents (64.1%) commented that
the species, capturing/hunting, conservation, etc. population of tortoise has declined in the study area and Possible tortoise habitat was identified through filled in 100 sets of questionnaires from interviewees.
Identified habitats were intensively surveyed in alternate morning and evening session. Emphasis was also given on the
evening observations because of the crepuscular habit of the species.
Surveys were conducted by the transect method using hilly streams/creeks, walking trails and forest bridle paths.
Data were analyzed through SPSS 16.0.