JOHOR BARU (Bernama): A female tapir was found dead after it was believed to have been hit by a heavy vehicle at Batu 20, Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing early Sunday (Jan 5).
Johor Wildlife and National Parks department (Perhilitan) director Salman Saaban said the Malayan tapir, aged between five and six-years-old and weighing 200kg, was found sprawled at the road side by a member of the public, who then informed the department.
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