Tiger caught in trap after five days

Wildlife officials in Perak successfully captured a 94-kilogram female tiger that had been preying on cattle in Hulu Kinta. The tiger was caught in a trap set by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) on Wednesday, near a private cattle pen adjacent to the Ipoh Teachers Training College.

The trap was installed after the pen's owner reported repeated attacks on his livestock by the predator. Perhilitan Perak Director Mohd. Taufik Abdul Rahman confirmed that the tiger entered the trap at 12:40 p.m. on July 19, five days after the trap was initially set.

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The female tiger, estimated to be no more than 10 years old, is in good health and only sustained minor injuries to her face.

The captured tiger, believed to be less than 10 years old, was found to be in good health, sustaining only minor injuries to its face. It is scheduled for relocation to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre (NWRC) in Sungkai for further assessment and care.

The operation involved assistance and escort from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure the safety of all personnel involved. Mohd. Taufik took the opportunity to remind the public to report any wildlife sightings or encounters to Perhilitan and to refrain from taking matters into their own hands. He stressed that harming or killing wildlife is illegal and that injured animals can become more unpredictable and dangerous.

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Members of the public should channel any complaints related to wildlife encounters to Perhilitan and not take matters into their own hands.