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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

Elephants are most active from early evening until early morning, with home ranges covering up to 60 square kilometres. - Bernama file photo

The water level of the Sungai Kelantan at Tambatan D’Raja has been rising due to continuous heavy rain over the past few days, causing the entire land area at the jetty, a popular tourist attraction in the state, to be submerged. - Photo by Bernama

Tok Batin of Kampung Sungai Tiang, Hadi Mes, 37, showcases the tengas fish at the Akekchep Kelah Sanctuary on Sungai Tiang in the Royal Belum State Park recently. Photo by Bernama

In the incident that took place around 5.30am, a tiger was killed with part of its body crushed by a lorry.

It was reported that at least five vehicles were damaged when attacked by elephants in the incident at about 9pm. - Photo courtesy of Sinar readers.

Gerik Member of Parliament Fathul Huzir Ayob

Photo for illustrative purposes only.

A man was confirmed dead after being mauled by a tiger in an incident at a workers' quarters in Bagan Balak, at KM 79.2 of the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway, early Tuesday morning. (Inset: Azizi)