Against that already grim backdrop, photos and videos of a dead Malayan tiger went viral on social media in late June.
It was the fourth Malayan tiger killed by a vehicle collision between November 2023 and May 2024, according to authorities.
Video Ad Feedback In Thailand, these tigers are coming back with a roar 04:04 - Source: CNNEight-year planThe Malayan tiger was recognized as a subspecies in 2004.
In an eight-year National Tiger Conservation Action Plan released in collaboration with non-profit groups in 2020, Malaysian officials outlined priorities such as conservation tools and a “National Physical Plan” to aid conservation efforts.
CNN has reached out to official wildlife agencies for further comment about recent tiger conservation efforts.
Persons:
” Henry Chan, ” Chan, “, ”, Mark Rayan Darmaraj
Organizations:
CNN, Malayan, World Wildlife Fund Malaysia, Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia, Conservation
Locations:
Malaysia, Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Thailand, Bengal, South Asia, Malayan