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Felis tigris sondaicus was the scientific name proposed by Coenraad Jacob Temminck in 1844 for a tiger specimen from
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The Sumatran tiger is a population of Panthera tigris sondaica on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the only surviving tiger population in the Sunda Islands, where the Bali and Javan tigers are extinct. Sequences from complete mitochondrial genes of 34 tigers support the hypothesis that Sumatran tigers are diagnostically distinct from mainland s… See more
CharacteristicsThe Sumatran tiger was described based on two zoological specimens that differed in skull size and striping pattern from Bengal and Javan tiger specimens. It is darker in fur colour and has broader stripes than the Javan tiger… See more
Sumatran tiger, facts and photos - National Geographic
Learn about the Sumatran tiger, a critically endangered subspecies of tiger native to Indonesia. Find out how habitat loss, poaching, and religious decree affect its survival and what you can do to help.
Full Sumatran Tiger Information - Project Endangered …
Learn about the Sumatran tiger, the smallest and most endangered of all tiger subspecies, and its distinctive features, threats and conservation status. Find out how you can help save this critically endangered animal and its habitat from …
Sumatran Tiger Facts - International Tiger Project
Learn about the smallest and most endangered tiger subspecies, Panthera tigris sumatrae, that lives in the rainforests of Sumatra. Discover their appearance, diet, behaviour, breeding, and threats from habitat loss, human-tiger conflict, and …
Sumatran Tiger Facts - WildCats Conservation Alliance
Learn about the smallest and darkest tiger subspecies, Panthera tigris sumatrae, that is critically endangered and lives only in Sumatra. Find out about its biology, diet, threats, habitat, and conservation status.
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Sumatran tiger - facts about Indonesia's last tiger
Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers are estimated to remain in the wild. These magnificent, elusive big cats are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to poaching, habitat loss and human-wildlife …
Sumatran Tiger - Tiger Facts and Information
Feb 23, 2024 · The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, and it is the smallest of all tiger species and the only island subspecies that still survives.
Species Spotlight: The Critically Endangered Sumatran …
Feb 12, 2024 · Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae or sondaica) Description: The Sumatran tiger is the world’s smallest tiger subspecies* but still the largest predator in Indonesia. An adult female weighs about 198 pounds (90 kg), …
Sumatran Tiger - Worldwide Nature
Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) are a critically endangered species of tiger living in the tropical forests on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. They are among the smallest subspecies of tigers, with males reaching up to 3 meters …
Sumatran Tiger - Wildlife Conservation Society
Learn about the smallest and most endangered tiger species, Panthera tigris sumatrae, that lives only in Sumatra, Indonesia. Find out how WCS works with the government and local …