Over the past week, the plight of an injured male elephant believed to be the same animal previously relocated by the Wildlife Department (Perhilitan) has captured public attention, with his long and uncertain journey home tugging at the heartstrings of Malaysians.

Dubbed “Sulong”, the elephant is believed to be making his way back to his original habitat in Gua Musang, Kelantan - a journey that has seen him traverse more than 140km, despite an injury to his front right leg.

His journey has sparked an outpouring of concern online, particularly over a wound...