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Relocation of Sulong the elephant to Terengganu

Overview

An adult male elephant named Sulong has been successfully relocated to a natural forest habitat in Terengganu. This follows a period of movement through the Titiwangsa Range and the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway after his initial translocation from Chalil to the Gerik area in Perak.

During his time in the Gerik area, Sulong was monitored by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) via drones and ground patrols. While he sustained a visible injury to his front right leg, officials reported that the wound showed signs of healing.

A capture operation was completed on August 30, with the subsequent transfer occurring on September 1. The relocation was managed via the Tasik Kenyir entrance to provide a safer environment and mitigate risks of road accidents and human-wildlife conflict. The operation was supported by the Royal Malaysia Police and utilized two trained elephants, Rambai and Cheri, to help calm Sulong during the process.

Sulong will continue to receive veterinary monitoring and treatment to ensure his physical stability and successful adaptation to the new habitat in Terengganu.

Entities

PERHILITAN · Sulong Chalil · Gua Musang · Kelantan · Banjaran Titiwangsa

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Wild elephant Sulong Chalil relocated to Terengganu habitat

    The wild elephant ‘Sulong Chalil’ has been successfully relocated to a natural habitat in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu, to reduce human-wildlife conflict and road risks.

  2. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sulong Chalil elephant spotted moving through Titiwangsa Range

    The male elephant Sulong Chalil has been spotted moving through the Titiwangsa Range, with reports indicating his leg injury is healing amidst debates over his relocation.

  3. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sulong the elephant enters Kelantan forests as PERHILITAN deploys drones

    The wild elephant Sulong has moved from the Gerik-Jeli highway into the Kelantan forests. PERHILITAN is using drones and ground patrols to monitor his movement and recovering leg injury.

  4. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Elephant Sulong reportedly nears Gua Musang after long journey

    An elephant named Sulong, previously translocated to Gerik, is reportedly traveling toward its original home in Gua Musang, despite a visible injury to its front right leg.

Sources

barefootlax.com · kelantandaily.com · kosmo.com.my · malaysianupdate.my · malaysiatribune.news

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history