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World · Asia-Pacific · published 2026-08-27 · via South China Morning Post

Injured elephant's 100km journey home fuels Malaysian outcry over habitat loss

A bull elephant named Sulong, injured and relocated by wildlife authorities, has walked over 100 kilometres back toward his home in Kelantan, capturing public attention. Videos of his limping trek went viral, sparking outrage over deforestation and human encroachment on wildlife habitats. Authorities confirmed he reached a forested area in Jeli on Wednesday, roughly halfway to his destination.

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