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Injured elephant's 100km trek sparks logging debate in Malaysia

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An injured Asian elephant named Sulong has embarked on a 100km journey across Malaysia, sparking public outrage over logging and habitat loss. Sulong was initially relocated by wildlife authorities to a forest reserve in Perak, over 230km away from his home in Kelantan. Videos of his arduous trek, including an injury to his leg, have gone viral, prompting emotional responses and renewed debate about the impact of human activities on wildlife. AI

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Injured elephant's 100km trek sparks logging debate in Malaysia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    In Malaysia, injured elephant Sulong’s 100km trek home ignites logging debate

    The lonely journey of a bull elephant trying to return to its jungle home has captured the hearts of Malaysians over the past week, putting a spotlight on the plight of wildlife struggling against deforestation and rapidly expanding human activity. The elephant – dubbed “Sulong” …

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