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Budget constraints and a lack of manpower have been identified as among the main causes of the human-wildlife elephant conflict around the East-West Highway (JRTB) in Ipoh. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

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.

World Tapir Day is celebrated on April 27 each year to raise public awareness of the importance of conserving the species, as well as to recognise ongoing and past conservation efforts. - File photo

JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad (three, left) with the Perak JBPM staff during the Hari Raya celebration at the JBPM Headquarters, Persiaran Meru Utama yesterday. - Photo by Bernama

The photo was taken the previous weekend, ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and it was the first time the family had arranged a studio session. Photo by Bernama

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