Environment news in Pos Kemar
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Group of 40 wild elephants raises risk of recurring conflict at Pos Gob
A group of about 40 wild elephants is raising the risk of recurring human-elephant conflict at Pos Gob in Gua Musang, Kelantan. This follows an incident on August 24 where an elephant approached a campsite with about 150 participants. PERHILITAN will monitor the situation, and an expert suggests long-term solutions.
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Sulong the elephant's leg injury is healing
PERHILITAN says the injured right leg of the wild elephant 'Sulong' is showing positive progress after treatment. The elephant was captured near Gerik, Perak, and has been relocated to a safer natural habitat in Taman Negara Terengganu via Tasik Kenyir.
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Fewer than 150 Malayan Tigers remain, more patrollers needed
At a celebration in Pos Yum, Perak, conservation group Rimau said that while patrol efforts have increased, more patrollers and sustainable funding are needed to protect the critically endangered Malayan tiger in habitats like the Korbu forest landscape.