KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 -- An adult tiger has been found dead early this morning at Lentang, Bentong in Pahang, the third death involving the mammal in six months.

The tiger, estimated to be about five years old, was knocked down by a vehicle as it was crossing the highway.

News of its death was shared by Malaysia Animal Association (MAA) on its social media.

According to MAA, this was the third death involving the majestic cat in six months with the most recent death occurring on March 21 at West Coast Expressway between Trong and Beruas in Perak.

The earlier death had occurred on November 9 last year where a tiger was rammed by a trailer at the North-South Expressway near Gua Tempurung.

Contacted by Harian Metro, Department of Wildlif...