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Malayan tigers risk becoming mere symbol

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Malayan tigers risk becoming mere symbol
(September 16, 2024) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malayan Tiger has long been celebrated as a national symbol of strength and power in Malaysia, proudly gracing the nation’s coat of arms, royal insignia, and other emblems of authority.Yet, despite its revered status, the Malayan Tiger faces an uncertain future. The tiger’s presence may soon be confined to cultural symbols and the nickname of the national football team as the species battles against escalating threats to its survival.The preliminary results...

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Harimau Malaya: Simbol gagah, hampir pupus sudah

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Harimau Malaya: Simbol gagah, hampir pupus sudah
(September 15, 2024) HARIMAU Malaya telah lama diraikan sebagai antara simbol kekuatan dan keberanian negara Malaysia. Ia menghiasi Jata Negara dan tanda kebesaran diraja serta menjadi ikon identiti pelbagai agensi kerajaan dan korporat di negara ini.Namun, kewujudannya tidak lama lagi mungkin hanya pada simbol budaya dan gelaran pasukan bola sepak kebangsaan sahaja. Kelangsungan hidup spesies ini sedang terancam, dengan anggaran populasi kurang daripada 150 ekor di Semenanjung Malaysia menjelang 2022.Demikian dapat...

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Wildlife busts in Malaysia’s Taman Negara show progress, and gaps, in enforcement

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Wildlife busts in Malaysia’s Taman Negara show progress, and gaps, in enforcement
(September 09, 2024) Taman Negara, Peninsular Malaysia’s premier national park, is celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity centered around a 130-million-year-old tropical rainforest that’s believed to be the world’s oldest. Within it, a remarkable variety of plants and animals take shelter. However, this wealth of wildlife has also made it a target for traffickers, disrupting the park’s delicate ecosystem.A recent analysis by wildlife trade monitoring group TRAFFIC revealed that at least 28 seizure incidents i...

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