SEREMBAN: Malaysia’s first tapir conservation centre will be built at the Kenaboi Forest Reserve/State Park, Jelebu in Negri Sembilan, said Wildlife and National Parks Depart­ment (Perhilitan) state director Wan Mat Wan Harun. “The rationale behind it is Perhilitan hasn’t got a dedicated conservation centre for a comprehensive tapir treatment, rehabilitation and breeding programme despite the rising number of the animals being rescued every year. Apart from this, he said the centre would help realise the Negri Sembilan Structure Plan 2045, which, among others, aims to promote eco-friendly tourism. “When we hear of tapirs being hit by a car, it is a result of this,” Wan Mat added. Technology for breeding and management would enhance conservation efforts, and protect the tapir from the threat of extinction, he said.

Source: The Star June 04, 2019 00:00 UTC