Wildlife and National Parks translocates two adult elephants to Taman
Negara for safety, says Ling Tian Soon
Yee Xiang Yun, The Star
February 20, 2024
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Two male elephants here have been translocated to Taman Negara by the
Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), says Ling Tian Soon.
The Johor health and environment committee chairman said the department
staked out at the location for about two weeks before successfully
capturing the two adult elephants at Jalan Kluang - Renggam on Tuesday (Feb
20).
“The wild animals had damaged a farm and tile factory nearby as the area is
an elephant migration route,” he said in a statement after participating in
the Perhilitan operations.
He added that a third wild elephant suddenly appeared during the
translocation process.
“The animal showed signs of aggression seemingly wanting to protect their
‘friends’ so we had no choice but to leave the area,” he said.
He added that he wanted a hands-on experience to see the translocating
process since taking over the environment portfolio following a recent
state executive council reshuffle.
From 2020 until 2023, Johor Perhilitan has received more than 1,500
complaints from animals annually, where 65% of them were related to wild
monkeys, followed by wild boars (11%) and elephants (10%), said Ling, who
is also the MCA youth chief.
“According to Johor Perhilitan, there are about 120 to 150 elephants
statewide, mostly in Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Segamat and Mersing.
“The department has also built an elephant sanctuary in Kota Tinggi with
hopes of translocating elephants there soon,” he added.
He said that Perhilitan has about 110 staff members of various levels
taking care of administration, enforcement, protection, and capturing wild
animals.
“They also have a special team to handle elephant complaints, and they are
well-trained to chase away and capture the mammals,” added Ling.
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Wildlife and National Parks translocates two adult elephants to Taman
Negara for safety, says Ling Tian Soon
Yee Xiang Yun, The Star
February 20, 2024
See link
<https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/20/wildlife-and-national-parks-translocates-two-adult-elephants-to-taman-negara-for-safety-says-ling-tian-soon>
for photo.
Two male elephants here have been translocated to Taman Negara by the
Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), says Ling Tian Soon.
The Johor health and environment committee chairman said the department
staked out at the location for about two weeks before successfully
capturing the two adult elephants at Jalan Kluang - Renggam on Tuesday (Feb
20).
“The wild animals had damaged a farm and tile factory nearby as the area is
an elephant migration route,” he said in a statement after participating in
the Perhilitan operations.
He added that a third wild elephant suddenly appeared during the
translocation process.
“The animal showed signs of aggression seemingly wanting to protect their
‘friends’ so we had no choice but to leave the area,” he said.
He added that he wanted a hands-on experience to see the translocating
process since taking over the environment portfolio following a recent
state executive council reshuffle.
From 2020 until 2023, Johor Perhilitan has received more than 1,500
complaints from animals annually, where 65% of them were related to wild
monkeys, followed by wild boars (11%) and elephants (10%), said Ling, who
is also the MCA youth chief.
“According to Johor Perhilitan, there are about 120 to 150 elephants
statewide, mostly in Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Segamat and Mersing.
“The department has also built an elephant sanctuary in Kota Tinggi with
hopes of translocating elephants there soon,” he added.
He said that Perhilitan has about 110 staff members of various levels
taking care of administration, enforcement, protection, and capturing wild
animals.
“They also have a special team to handle elephant complaints, and they are
well-trained to chase away and capture the mammals,” added Ling.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/20/wildlife-and-national-parks-translocates-two-adult-elephants-to-taman-negara-for-safety-says-ling-tian-soon
