'Tapirs also have the right to live': Dead tapir found in Ijok
KUALA SELANGOR: A tapir believed to have drowned has been found at an oil palm plantation in flood-hit Block C, Ijok.
A dead tapir was recently discovered in a flood-affected area of Ijok, Malaysia. The unfortunate animal drowned while working on an oil palm plantation. Ijok state assemblyman Jefri Mejan shared the distressing news on social media, along with photographs provided by his friend Andong. Jefri expressed his sorrow not only for the tapir's death but also for the theft of the oil palm fruits that the animal had helped harvest.
The ongoing flooding has taken a toll on wildlife and disrupted agricultural efforts. The post garnered sympathy from social media users, who noted the impact of natural disasters on both animals and farmers. Jefri called for a swift resolution to the prolonged flooding to prevent similar tragedies. The Malayan tapir, a critically endangered species, is native to Southeast Asia and plays a vital role in forest regeneration by dispersing seeds.
Its survival is threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation, and road accidents. Only around 700 to 800 Malayan tapirs are estimated to exist in their natural habitats in Malaysia, according to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
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