Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is only found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Wild population is estimated between 400-500 tails, especially living in national parks in Sumatra. Recent genetic testing has revealed signs of a unique genetic, indicating that this subspecies may evolve into separate species, if managed sustainably.
Destruction of habitat is the greatest threat to the current population. Logging continues even in national parks should be protected. Tiger tail recorded 66 killed between 1998 and 2000.
Characteristics
The Sumatran tiger is the smallest tiger subspecies. Sumatran tiger has the darkest color among all the other tiger subspecies, the black pattern width and the distance is sometimes attached meeting. Male Sumatran tigers have an average length of 92 inches from head to tail, weighing 300 pounds. Females have an average length of 78 inches and weighs 200 pounds. Sumatran tiger stripe is thinner than other tiger subspecies. This subspecies also had more beard and mane than other subspecies, especially the male tiger. Its small size makes it easier to explore the jungle. There is a membrane between the fingers that make them able to swim fast. This tiger is known to corner their prey into the water, especially if the prey animal is a slow swimmer. Fur changed color to dark green when giving birth.
Habitat
The Sumatran tiger is found only on the island of Sumatra. This big cat can live anywhere, from lowland forests to mountain forests, and lived in many places are not protected. Only about 400 fish live in nature reserves and national parks, and the rest scattered in other areas cut for agriculture, there are also approximately 250 tails longer kept in zoos around the world.
Food
Sumatran tiger food depends on where he lived and how abundant prey. They have the sense of hearing and sight are very sharp, which makes it a very efficient hunter. Sumatran tigers are solitary animals, and they hunt at night, patiently stalking their prey before attacking from behind or the side. They eat anything that can be captured, generally boar and deer, and sometimes poultry or fish. Orangutans also can become prey, they rarely spend time on the ground, and therefore rarely captured tiger.
According to local residents Sumatran tigers are also fond of eating durian
Sumatran tigers are also able to swim and climb trees when hunting prey. The area Sumatran tiger poaching is not known exactly, but it is estimated that 4-5 adult Sumatran tiger tails require a roaming area covering 100 miles in low-lying area with a number of optimal game (not hunted by humans).