Wildlife Expert Makes Bold Move to Protect Elephants Using Unconventional Method: 'We Need to Create a Consortium'

Wildlife expert makes bold move to protect elephants using unconventional method: 'We need to create a consortium'

Dr. Farina Othman's unconventional plan to save the world's smallest elephants in Malaysia is also benefiting the farming communities experiencing increased conflicts with the creatures. As detailed by CNN, Dr. Othman founded the conservation organization Seratu Aatai in 2018 to raise awareness about the plight of the Bornean elephant, an endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. Extensive habitat loss …

Perak govt partners with Wildlife Department to address growing human-elephant conflicts

IPOH: The Perak state government will collaborate with the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) to tackle the increasing number of human-elephant conflicts, particularly incidents involving elephants crossing highways, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story

Perhilitan expects Gerik elephant sanctuary to be operational by 2030

Perak Perhilitan director Yusoff Shariff says the sanctuary will provide a greater assurance of safety than wildlife crossings which are only used by animals in a particular area.

Motorists in small vehicles advised to avoid East-West Highway at night due to possible wildlife encounters

Elephants encountered on East-West Highway in January Road users travelling by small vehicles, especially motorcyclists are advised to avoid using the East-West Highway at night to minimise their exposure to the risk of encountering wild animals, particularly elephants, along the route, reported Bernama. Herds of elephants in the area are typically active at night as they search for food, said wildlife and national parks department (Perhilitan) …

Six Elephants, One Highway: The Realities Of Human-Wildlife Boundaries

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Elephants are normally chill, but what happens when they’re angry? Your car, if not you, might be the victim. Just like last night (20 May), six elephants went on a rampage around 8.15 pm at kilometre 11 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) between Jeli and Gerik, as confirmed by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan). What did …