Elephant found dead in Sabah from an infected foot injury, perhaps inflicted by trap trap – Nation

KOTA KINABALU: An elephant was found dead in an oil palm plantation at Ulu Segama, Lahad Datu, in eastern Sabah, on Monday, July 16.

Siti Nur & # 39; Ain Ampuan Acheh, Public Relations Manager of Sabah Wildlife She stated that a team of rangers from the Lahad Datu Wildlife Office had been immediately sent to check the information.

"After inspection, the team discovered that the elephant was a juvenile pachyderm. She had one foot injured, it was believed because of a trap trap, "she said in a statement on Tuesday, July 17.

The elephant, who would be between four and five years old , reportedly died of infection Infection of wounds and parasites

At least eight elephants were reported dead for various reasons in Sabah between April and July of this year.The deaths were reported on the coast is from the state and in the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park.

While oil palm plantations are expanding into former elephant forest habitats, conflicts between and elephants become a problem Plant owners eat oil palm fruits

Various methods, including electric fencing and direct fire, would have prevented animals from escaping.

Poaching elephants in the illegal ivory market e

Elephants are also often caught in traps for other animals such as wild boars and eventually die slowly and painfully infected wounds.

Shafie Apdal, the chief minister of Sabah, announced a higher priority state.