Perhilitan to track elephants in Kluang


Jumbo move: Johor Perhilitan personnel will undergo training courses before they are allowed to handle elephants. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) will install tracking collars on elephants roaming in forested areas in Kluang to have a better understanding of their movements, says Ling Tian Soon.

The state Health and Environment Committee chairman said this is part of the authorities’ efforts to address elephant-human conflicts in the area.

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