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‘Gum-Gum’, the adventurous jumbo, returned to habitat
Published on: Tuesday, February 06, 2024
By: Winnie Kasmir
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‘Gum-Gum’ was trans-located to its habitat in Segaliud Lokan Forest Reserve.
SANDAKAN: ‘Gum-Gum’, the adventurous Sabah pygmy elephant that travelled alone to suburban area of Mile 16 here, was officially translocated to its habitat, last Saturday.
The 7ft tall mammal, weighing more than a tonne, was previously reported wandering around at several palm estates before finally being captured by Sandakan Wildlife Department along with Wildlife Rescue Unit.
The 10-year-old pygmy was named ‘Gum-Gum’ as it was caught at the Gum-Gum area on the morning of Feb 1.
According to Sandakan Wildlife Officer, Hussien Muin, they were alerted on the elephant since October 2023, where Gum-Gum was first seen in an estate.
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