SUMATRAN TIGER
Panthera tigris sumatrae
DESCRIPTION
The Sumatran tiger is the smallest subspecies of tiger, characterized by its dark orange coat with narrow black stripes. It has a more robust build compared to other tigers, with a shorter, denser fur that helps it adapt to the humid tropical forests of Sumatra. This solitary predator is known for its stealth and agility, often hunting at night and using its keen sense of hearing and sight to stalk prey in dense vegetation.
FUN FACTS
- Sumatran tigers are known for their unique vocalizations, including growls, roars, and chuffs, which they use to communicate with each other over long distances
- | Unlike other tiger subspecies, Sumatran tigers have a more pronounced mane of fur around their neck, giving them a distinctive appearance that sets them apart from their relatives
QUICK INFO
Lifespan10-15 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivi
Average Weight90-140 kg
Average Length2.3-2.5 m
Diet TypeCarnivore
Social Structuresolitary
Activity PatternNocturnal
Breeding SeasonYear-round
- Habitat
- Sumatran tigers inhabit tropical rainforests, swamps, and grasslands, where they can find ample cover for stalking prey. They prefer areas with dense vegetation that provide both hunting grounds and shelter.
- Biomes
- Tropical Rainforest, Swamp
- Native Range
- The Sumatran tiger is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where it is found in various forested areas.
- Continent
- Asia
- Countries
- Indonesia
- Diet
- Sumatran tigers primarily hunt large ungulates such as deer and wild boar, but they are also known to prey on smaller animals when necessary. They are opportunistic hunters and will scavenge if the opportunity arises.
- Diet Type
- Carnivore
- Favorite Food
- deer, wild boar
- Social Structure
- solitary
- Activity Pattern
- Nocturnal
- Group Size
- 1
- Territorial
- 1
90-140 kg
Weight
2.3-2.5 m
Length
- Coloration
- dark orange coat with narrow black stripes
- Sexual Dimorphism
- males are larger than females
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivi
- Gestation Period
- 93-112 days
- Offspring per Birth
- 1-4
- Sexual Maturity
- 3-4 years
- Breeding Season
- Year-round
CR
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The Sumatran tiger population is critically low, with estimates indicating a significant decline due to habitat loss and poaching.
- Wild Population Estimate
- 400-500
- Population Trend
- Decreasing
- Endangered
- 1
- Threats
- The main threats to Sumatran tigers include habitat destruction due to logging and agriculture, as well as poaching for their body parts. These factors have led to a drastic decline in their population.
- Conservation Program
- Sumatran Tiger Conservation Program
- Defense Mechanisms
- Sumatran tigers rely on their strength, agility, and camouflage to evade threats and ambush prey.
- Found in Zoos
- Uncommon