KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Urgent and coordinated action is needed to halt the decline of the critically endangered Malayan tiger and prevent its extinction, says Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia (RIMAU) president Lara Ariffin.
General : Urgent Collective Action Needed To Save Malayan Tiger From Extinction â Lara Ariffin
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Key takeaways
Urgent action is needed to save the critically endangered Malayan tiger, with population below 150, facing threats like habitat loss and prey depletion.
- Malayan tiger population fell below 150, according to a 2016-2020 survey.
- Habitat loss and African swine fever threaten tiger conservation.
- Government funding for conservation increased, but ranger capacity remains insufficient.
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