Perak Wildlife and National Parks director Noor Alif Wira Osman said the wild elephants were from the Royal Belum State Park and Temenggor Forest Reserve here.

Noor Alif said there were more than 60 elephants in the area, or about 70% of the elephant population in Perak.

“Five small groups of elephants were detected roaming along an 80-kilometre stretch of the road. Normally, wild elephants will roam in the early morning, and late at night, depending on the weather,” he told Bernama here recently.

According to Noor Alif, although a 200 metre wildlife crossing (viaduct) had been constructed at KM157 of the route, wild animals including elephants still roamed in the area or sneaked onto the highway.

He also reminded the public to refrain from honking at the wild elephants, but instead give them way to cross the road.