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Elephants exhibit remarkable social behaviour, forming strong emotional bonds with members of their herd. - File photo

A check at the scene where a baby elephant was killed after being hit by a container lorry on the Gerik-Jeli stretch of the East-West Highway, last Sunday. - Photo by Bernama

WWF-Malaysia has also urged motorists travelling the Gerik-Jeli highway to remain vigilant for animals crossing, as they are driving through wildlife habitats. - File photo

Yesterday, a viral video captured the heart-wrenching moment of a mother elephant desperately trying to push a lorry after her calf, believed to be around five years old, was fatally struck by the vehicle. - Photo courtesy of PERHILITAN PERAK

Yesterday, a viral video captured the heart-wrenching moment of a mother elephant desperately trying to push a lorry after her calf, believed to be around five years old, was fatally struck by the vehicle. - Photo courtesy of PERHILITAN PERAK

Given the emotional distress and agitation shown by the mother elephant, Perhilitan officers were forced to use sedatives to safely relocate her back into the forest using a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Photo courtesy of Perhilitan.

While most people visit zoos to see wildlife, including elephants, villagers in this district and users of the East-West Highway (JRTB) Gerik-Jeli are accustomed to seeing these majestic creatures wandering along roadsides or venturing into villages and farms. Photo by Bernama

farmers typically plant 640 rubber trees on a 1.6-hectare plot, but when elephants invade, more than 500 trees can be destroyed. - Bernama file photo

Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama photo

Dr Mahathir, Tengku Zafrul, Sanusi and Rafizi