How many elephants were relocated in 2024 so far?

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17 elephants have been relocated in 2024 with state coordination and financial assistance.

As of the current year, 17 elephants have been relocated in Johor, supported by state coordination and financial aid. This figure is in addition to 10 elephants that were relocated earlier in 2024 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan)'s professional team.
State-Funded Relocation Efforts

The Johor government has provided a special allocation to enhance control measures for human-elephant conflicts. Through this state coordination and financial assistance, 17 elephants have been successfully relocated this year. This initiative aims to address the increasing number of such conflicts.
Perhilitan's Role and Capacity

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) operates with one professional team in Johor dedicated to elephant-related matters. This team successfully relocated 10 elephants to more suitable habitats in 2024. While Perhilitan is a federal agency, the state government's financial support is crucial for these operations.
Context of Increasing Conflicts

Human-elephant conflicts in Johor have seen a significant rise, with cases increasing from 103 in 2020 to 253 in the previous year. The Kluang district has recorded the highest number of complaints. This surge is attributed to the encroachment into wildlife habitats and oil palm replanting activities near forests, which drive elephant herds to seek food sources outside their natural environment.
Upcoming Large-Scale Operations

A large-scale operation is planned for October to capture and relocate more elephants, with a particular focus on the Kluang district. This operation is part of the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the growing human-elephant conflicts in the state.

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