A male Malayan tapir was found dead on 26 December along Jalan Kuala Terengganu‑Kuantan near Kijal, believed to have been hit by a vehicle. The 250kg carcass, discovered close to a lemang stall, bore injuries on its mouth, legs, and body, according to Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department director Loo Kean Seong.
250kg Tapir Found Dead
The carcass was later disposed of by Kemaman district Perhilitan officers. Authorities urged motorists to be cautious in wildlife crossing areas. With fewer than 2,500 Malayan tapirs left in the wild, the endangered species continues to face threats from habitat loss, urban development, and road accidents.
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