Critically Endangered Malayan Tiger Killed On The Road Was Pregnant With Two Cubs
The tiger was hit by a car heading to Kuala Terengganu.
Cover image via A Fortress Of Fur/FacebookMalaysia's national animal, the Malayan tiger, is listed as Critically Endangered. Its estimated population of 250 continues to decline.
And earlier on Saturday, 6 February, in what can only be described as tragic, one of the harimau was hit and killed by a multi-purpose vehicle while crossing the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2).
The fatal accident caused the tiger massive internal injuries, rupturing its liver and leaving its hind legs broken. The tiger may have been 10 to 15-years-old, The Star Online reported.
It is believed that the tiger tried to cross the highway before being hit by an MPV.
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