We Malaysians love durian. Many are flocking to get their hands on the delicious delicacy, especially during the current durian season with lower-than-usual prices.
However, the love for durian may not be limited to just us humans, as a video has gone viral showing a tiger showing up at a durian orchard in Bukit Kinding, Chemor, Perak.
So did Malaysia's king of the jungle really show up at an orchard growing the king of fruits, as seen on the video?
VERDICT:
TRUE
According to Sinar Harian, the video was shared by a member of the Perak Malayan Tiger Conservation Unit (UKHM).
The video was recorded around 10.30am on Sunday (Jan 11), where UKHM team members were responding to a complaint of a tiger sighting.
In the video, a UKHM member can be heard urgently telling a member of the public to run to a nearby vehicle as the tiger slowly approaches. The member backed off slowly while using a branch to dissuade the wild predator from charging at them.
A few tense minutes later, the member manages to get into the safety of a four-wheel drive. No one was hurt in the close encounter.
It is learned that the tiger in the video is the same tiger that was later successfully captured by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) in Bukit Kinding.
The tiger is said to be two years old and weighs 75kg. It is healthy and stable, and has been sent to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai.
Maybe it just had a craving for some Musang King.
