Roadkills threaten tapir population in Johor
By Lucia Terey John JOHOR BAHRU: It does not come as a surprise when one hears of wildlife getting killed because of human encroachment into their jungle habitat through unplanned development as well as poaching. But their being threatened by roadkill is something too much to bear. Saddening but that is the reality. The Malayan […]
Female tapir found dead
JOHOR BAHRU: A female tapir was found dead after it was believed to have been hit by a vehicle at Jalan Padang Tembak, near Kluang yesterday. Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Salman Saaban said the carcass of the tapir, estimated to be seven years old and weighed about 350 kg was discovered […]
