IPOH (ANN/THE STAR) – The carcass of a 120kg male tiger will be transported to Malaysia’s Biodiversity Institute of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) in Bukit Rengit, Pahang, for preservation.
It is believed that the animal was struck by a vehicle at KM314 of the northbound North-South Expressway near Tapah on Saturday.
Perak Perhilitan Director Yusoff Shariff stated that the carcass is currently being stored at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai.
“The preservation of this carcass can only be carried out at the Biodiversity Institute as it has special expertise to turn it into a taxidermy exhibit.
“Usually, this preservation process will take quite a long time because it needs to be done carefully to ensure the preserved specimen remains undamaged for a long period of time,” he told Bernama.
It was reported that the carcass was found in a drain beside the highway at 5.45am on Saturday after being hit by a vehicle.
On Nov 9 last year, a similar incident happened to a male tiger which died after being hit by a trailer at KM303.4 of the North-South Expressway near Gua Tempurung, Gopeng.
Yusoff said there were wounds and scratches on the left side of the tiger’s body after an identification process was carried out.
“The wounds and scratches on the tiger’s body may have been caused by a trap set by an irresponsible party,” he said.
In the meantime, he advised the public to immediately report to Perhilitan if they have evidence or information regarding incidents involving wild animals in the state.
