Johor Wildlife Department Captures Six Wild Elephants in kampung pinggir Operation
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KLUANG, July 17 – The Johor Wildlife and national Parks Department (Perhilitan) successfully captured six wild elephants during an operation in the vicinity of Kampung Pinggir today.
Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon stated that all six elephants,identified as disruptive,were captured at 2 p.m. as part of the Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation, led by Perhilitan.
The operation, which commenced on Monday in Sembrong, was initiated in response to numerous complaints from villagers in Kampung Sri Lukut near hear regarding disturbances caused by wild elephants.
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One of the captured wild elephants,measuring up to two metres in height,that was identified from the Taman Negara ID herd,July 17,2025.- Picture courtesy of Ling Tian Soon
The captured wild elephants, some reaching up to two meters in height, have been identified as belonging to the Taman Negara ID herd. This particular herd is known for frequently causing trouble and creating conflicts.
Ling further explained that this operation is an ongoing effort by the Elephant Translocation Unit in collaboration with Johor and Peninsular Perhilitan.
Yesterday, Johor Perhilitan announced it’s intention to conduct a large-scale Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation to relocate 25 elephants from conflict zones across Peninsular Malaysia, spanning from this month thru July of next year.
Perhilitan Director-General Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu hashim described the operation as a strategic measure to address the issue of elephant-human conflict comprehensively and effectively. Johor is the first state to host this critically important operation.
The Integrated Elephant translocation Operation is designed to systematically reduce elephant conflict in high-risk areas. It aims to identify and relocate elephant groups that are actively disrupting agricultural areas, villages, and residential neighborhoods. Additionally, the operation seeks to restore ecosystems through the controlled population management of wild elephants outside thier original habitats and the collection of scientific data.
Evergreen Insights: Elephant Translocation in Malaysia
Elephant translocation is a critical conservation strategy employed to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, especially in regions with growing human populations and shrinking natural habitats. In Malaysia, the increasing overlap between elephant territories and human settlements has led to a rise in incidents where elephants raid crops, damage property, and pose risks to human safety.The Taman Negara ID herd, as identified in this operation, represents a group of elephants that have become accustomed to human-dominated landscapes, making them prone to conflict. Translocation efforts, like the one conducted by Perhilitan, involve carefully capturing, relocating, and monitoring these animals to safer, more suitable environments, often within protected forest reserves. This process requires extensive planning, specialized equipment, and expert knowledge to ensure the welfare of the elephants and the success of the relocation. The long-term goal is to foster coexistence and reduce the frequency of negative interactions between humans and elephants, thereby protecting both communities and wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Elephant Translocation
- What is the primary goal of the Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation?
- The primary goal is to reduce elephant-human conflict by relocating disruptive wild elephants from areas where they are causing problems for villagers and agricultural activities.
- Which herd of wild elephants was captured in the recent operation?
- The six captured wild elephants were identified as belonging to the Taman Negara ID herd, known for causing frequent conflicts.
- How large are the elephants being relocated?
- Some of the captured wild elephants measure up to two meters in height.
- What is the overall scope of the translocation operation in Johor?
- Johor Perhilitan plans to relocate a total of 25 elephants from conflict zones across Peninsular Malaysia between this month and July next year.
- Why is elephant translocation considered a strategic move?
- It is considered strategic becuase it addresses elephant-human conflict comprehensively, aims to restore ecosystems, and involves population control outside original habitats.
- Who is leading the elephant translocation efforts in Johor?