Rare tiger fossil in cave at Gopeng, Perak, must be preserved


A tiger painting can be seen near the fossil with joss sticks and prayer items around, indicating the presence of worshipping.

THE PERAK state government is keen to preserve Gua Naga Mas in Gopeng because of a unique complete fossil of a mammal embedded in the limestone cave wall.

State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Tan Kar Hing said researchers believe the fossil is unique.

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