Sun bear caught in Perhilitan trap


Trapped: The sun bear taking a peek from inside the trap installed by Perhilitan in Kampung Jerek, Kelantan. — Bernama

GUA MUSANG: Villagers in Kampung Jerek were relieved when one of the three sun bears that roamed and nested there was captured by the Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (Perhilitan).

Mohd Fahmi Aziz Matsin, 25, said they discovered the presence of a male sun bear in a trap after a loud bang was heard behind his house at about 8.30pm.

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