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Relocation of Sulong the elephant to Terengganu

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2026-08-31 17:26 UTC → 2026-09-02 11:32 UTC · added removed

Movement Relocation of Sulong the elephant in Malaysia to Terengganu

An adult male elephant named Sulong has been traveling toward Gua Musang, Kelantan, following successfully relocated to a translocation operation by the Department natural forest habitat in Terengganu. This follows a period of Wildlife movement through the Titiwangsa Range and National Parks (PERHILITAN) that moved him the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway after his initial translocation from Chalil to the Gerik area in Perak. Initially, social media reports suggested the elephant had reached the Jeli area after repeatedly returning to road areas such as During his time in the East-West Highway. Although Gerik area, Sulong has 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 have reported that his behavior remains normal and the wound shows showed signs of healing. As the situation progressed, Sulong moved away from A capture operation was completed on August 30, with the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway and entered subsequent transfer occurring on September 1. The relocation was managed via the forests of Kelantan. PERHILITAN has deployed drones and ground patrols Tasik Kenyir entrance to monitor his movements. Authorities have stated that rescue or intervention efforts will only occur when the elephant is in provide a safe location to minimize safer environment and mitigate risks to the public, staff, of road accidents and the animal. human-wildlife conflict. The public has been advised not to approach, chase, or feed operation was supported by the elephant. Recent sightings indicate Royal Malaysia Police and utilized two trained elephants, Rambai and Cheri, to help calm Sulong is moving through during the Titiwangsa Range. This has sparked public debate regarding his trajectory. While some social media users have called for his return process. Sulong will continue to his habitat in Gua Musang, others argue he is following a natural routine receive veterinary monitoring and treatment to find food ensure his physical stability and water between successful adaptation to the Titiwangsa Range and Jeli. Proponents of leaving him in his current area note that his previous presence in Gua Musang resulted new habitat in significant human-wildlife conflicts, including crop damage and safety concerns for residents and schoolchildren. Terengganu.

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  1. 2026-09-02 11:32 UTC Relocation of Sulong the elephant to Terengganu
  2. 2026-08-31 17:26 UTC Movement of Sulong the elephant in Malaysia
  3. 2026-08-27 12:20 UTC Movement of Sulong the elephant in Malaysia

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