Only about 40 to 50 Malayan tigers are left in the state.
ENVIRONMENT groups are urging the Perak government to make a concerted effort to protect wildlife in the state.
Following a recent report that there were fewer than 50 Malayan tigers left in Perak, these activists want the state to be more pro-active to ensure the viability of its wildlife, especially endangered species.
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Only about 40 to 50 Malayan tigers are left in the state.
Abdul Aziz says efforts have been taken to reduce poaching activities in the state.
The sun bear is one of 12 other endangered species at the three major forest reserves in the state.
Meor Razak suggests the state protect more forest land under the National Foresty Act 1984.
Wild elephants that encroach into human settlements are caught and released back into the Belum forest in Grik by the state Wildlife Department. — Photos: ILI AQILAH and RONNIE CHIN/The Star
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