Sumatran Tiger
Panthera tigris sumatrae
- Where
- Indonesia (Sumatra Island)
- Habitat
- Rainforests and mountainous regions
- Diet
- Large ungulates like deer and wild boar
- Size
- Shortest tiger at around 5-6 feet long, weighing up to 300 pounds
- Lifespan
- Typically 15-20 years in the wild, up to 25 in captivity
- Conservation
- Habitat loss from palm oil plantations and logging threatens this majestic species.
Fun Facts
- Only about 400 individuals remain in the wild—critically endangered!
- Sumatran tigers have dark stripes that help them blend into their misty rainforest home.
- They're expert swimmers and often cool off in rivers.
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Powerful legs for hunting, with sharp claws
Thick fur helps keep warm in cool mountain nights
Distinctive dark stripes on orange-red coat