Female tapir rescued by Johor Perhilitan in Mersing


MERSING (Bernama): The Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has rescued a 300kg female tapir caught in a trap set at Felda Tenggaroh 5 here Wednesday (April 29).

Its director Salman Saaban said the trap had been set since Feb 17 following complaints from the public about the tapir - said to be in poor health - that was often seen roaming around the area.

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