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(August 15, 2024) KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): There have been over 57,000 human-wildlife conflict reports over the past five years, which is a 40% increase from the previous five years, said Ahmad Afandi, fellow at Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, at the “Exploring pathways towards human-wildlife co-existence in Malaysia” panel at the PRAXIS 2024 conference.These conflicts involve a wide range of species, from small animals to large mammals, and have resulted in significant losses, inj...

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(August 11, 2024) THE Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is an iconic species, revered in many cultures across Asia. In Malaysia, these majestic creatures hold a special place in the ecosystem and cultural heritage.Tomorrow, we celebrate World Elephant Day to raise awareness about on the critical role elephants play in the ecosystems and the threats they face. This day serves as a call to advocate for stronger conservation policies and initiatives. It's also a time to celebrate the beauty, intelligence, and social ...

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(August 04, 2024) EVERY year, on July 29, the world comes together to celebrate Global Tiger Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about tiger conservation. Among the various subspecies of tigers, the Malayan tiger, known scientifically as Panthera tigris jacksoni, stands as a symbol of both beauty and tragedy in the wild.Native to Peninsular Malaysia, this majestic creature is facing a severe threat to its existence, highlighting the urgent need for concerted conservation efforts.The Malayan tiger, a symbol ...

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(July 29, 2024) Kuala Lumpur: Mungkinkah spesies Harimau Malaya pupus sepenuhnya 20 tahun lagi ? Nasib malang sama pernah dialami spesies badak sumbu Sumatera, badak sumbu Jawa, Merak hijau, burung white- shouldered ibis, bangau keria (sarus crane) dan serati hutan.Bermula dengan angka 3,000 ekor sekitar 1950-an, populasi Harimau Malaya didapati terus menjunam kepada sekitar 150 ekor ketika ini. Angkanya terus merosot apabila haiwan pemangsa ini menjadi sasaran pemburu haram selain mati akibat nahas jalan raya....

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(July 14, 2024) A recent spate of alarming deaths has heightened fears for the Malayan tiger, wildlife authorities and conservationists say, with some calling the threat to Malaysia’s emblematic animal a “national emergency.”Native to the jungles of peninsular Malaysia, the majestic feline subspecies is critically endangered, with fewer than 150 believed to be left in the wild due to habitat loss, illegal poaching and a decline in prey.Found on Malaysia’s coat of arms and considered a national heritage symbol, ...

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(July 11, 2024) IPOH, July 10 — The roadkill death of a Malayan tiger last week was the fourth involving the endangered species in nine months, raising concerns over the conservation of the animals on the brink of extinction.The Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) said that the country could entirely lose the species, which could now number fewer than 150, within a decade without drastic measures to mitigate their loss of habitat to development.“Tigers need a huge space to roam. When their habitat is encroached, it w...

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(July 06, 2024) KUALA LUMPUR – Installing wildlife crossings is not the only solution to reducing wildlife-related roadkill, environmentalists say.Speaking to Scoop recently, Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia Programme country director Mark Rayan Darmaraj expressed the necessity of conducting a thorough survey on wildlife zones and the need to construct suitable wildlife crossings before implementing such measures.“First and foremost, in relation to new roads being built, the best thing we can do is to mak...

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(July 02, 2024) The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) would like to congratulate the authorities on the recent arrest of six suspects in Pahang linked to the wildlife trade.One of the suspects was found with the skull and bones of a tiger, which is a totally protected species under the Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022.

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(June 30, 2024) PETALING JAYA: The Malayan tiger found floating in a river in Kuala Krai, Kelantan is unlikely to have died from drowning, say conservationists.While still awaiting the results of the post-mortem, experts say the Malayan tiger is known for its exceptional swimming abilities, making it unlikely for a healthy individual to succumb to drowning.Dr Mark Rayan Darmaraj, country director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia Programme, noted that while the tiger appeared healthy externally, int...

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(April 06, 2024) KUALA LUMPUR: Kejadian serangan harimau belang yang menyebabkan seorang lelaki cedera di Taman Negeri Royal Belum, Perak, kelmarin, adalah kes ketujuh dilaporkan dalam tempoh kurang tiga tahun.Peningkatan kes serangan harimau belang terhadap manusia hingga mengakibatkan kematian terutama di Kelantan dan Perak diberi perhatian serius Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (Perhilitan) Semenanjung Malaysia.

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