JOHOR BARU (Bernama): A male tapir was found dead near the Mersing Industrial Training Institute (ILP), along the Mersing-Jemaluang route, Saturday (Feb 8) night, after it was believed to have been hit by a vehicle, making it the fifth such incident this year. "Based on the information received, four staff from the Mersing Perhilitan office rushed to the scene. Upon arriving at the location at 10pm, a male tapir was indeed found dead," he said, adding that the complainant claimed it was hit by a van. "An examination of the tapir also found injuries to the head and body as well as drag marks. The endangered Malayan tapir is classified as a totally protected species under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.

Source: The Star February 09, 2020 12:00 UTC