Critically Endangered Malayan Tiger Killed On The Road Was Pregnant With Two Cubs

The tiger was hit by a car heading to Kuala Terengganu.

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Malaysia'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 MPV that killed the harimau.

Image via Astro AWANI

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.

Image via A Fortress Of Fur/Facebook

What's more saddening is that the tiger was pregnant

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