We need to understand the sensitive animals that might extinct when their habitat become smaller and increase human-willdlife conflicts.

The Gaur (Seladang) "Bos gaurus" (right) is the largest of all species of cattle. In Peninsular Malaysia, "Bos gaurus hubbacki was once fairly common when lowland rainforest was more widespread, but has now greatly declined. Although captive breeding has been initiated by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks since 1982, degradation of lowland rainforest and poaching are serious issues to be addressed as far as long term survival of this species is concerned. "Bos gaurus readei" of northern Thailand and Indo- China has greatly declined. In south and central India, Nepal, and Bhutan, the nominate "Bos gaurus gaurus" is still stable with viable breeding populations. The deadly foot and mouth disease which ungulates are prone to is another serious threat to both wild and captive populations. We hope that ongoing efforts to save this magnificent ox will succeed. The younger generations would not want to remember the seladang from books and stories told by older generations. See figure below of size in comparison with the Cape Buffalo "Syncerus caffer" (left) of sub-Saharan Africa.