Male elephant roaming near Terengganu village caught, now on a banana diet
KUALA BERANG, Sept 12 — The Terengganu Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) captured a wild male...
On September 12, the Terengganu Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) successfully captured a wild male elephant that had been wandering near Kampung Kolam in Ajil. The animal, estimated to weigh over 1,500 pounds, was measured to have a paw print of 15 inches across. Six Perhilitan officials were responsible for the capture and managed to tether the elephant at the same location around 5:30 pm.
Perhilitan director Dennis Ten Choon Yung stated that the captured elephant would be provided with banana trunks twice daily before being relocated to a more suitable habitat. The incident was reported to Perhilitan on September 10, prompting the capture operation. Director Ten reassured the public that the operation would alleviate concerns about the safety threats posed by the wild elephant and advised residents not to approach the area, as the noise could stress the animal.
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