Oh, poor thing!
The state Wildlife and National Parks Department (PERHILITAN) believes that several tigers spotted roaming in Pos Bihai, Gua Musang, Kelantan recently may be infected with the canine distemper virus (CDV).
According to NST, its director Mohamad Hafid Rohani said the department’s rangers were tracking down the tigers so they could be sent to the National Wildlife Rescue Center (NWRC) in Perak.
Photo via New Straits Times
“Based on our observation and from the sample of the tiger feces taken, we suspect that the tigers might not be well, suffering from health problems or most probably infected by CDV as the result from the sample taken was positive.
“This might cause the tigers to move within the 10km radius in Pos Bihai,” he said.
The department, however, could not confirm whether the virus had infected the three tigers being hunted by the department’s rangers or other tigers.
“The virus will cause the animal to be confused and go against its predatory instincts. This may be the reason why it does not harm humans and livestock that come into its path and only takes food from garbage.”
Aww, that is so sad!
We hope that the authorities could catch these tigers quickly, and hopefully they could be nursed back to health.
We can’t afford to lose even one tiger right now!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
