The Sumatran Tiger, also called Sunda Tiger, is a subspecies of tiger that is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the smallest and most endangered of all the tiger subspecies, with an estimated population of fewer than 400 individuals in the wild.

The Sumatran Tiger has a long history on the island of Sumatra, with evidence of its presence dating back over 1,000 years. However, due to habitat loss and poaching, their numbers have declined dramatically in recent decades, and they are now considered to be critically endangered.

Fun Facts:

• Sumatran Tigers are the only tiger subspecies that are adapted to living in a tropical rainforest environment.
• They are smaller and more agile than other tiger subspecies, with shorter legs and longer tails that help them to navigate through the dense forests of Sumatra.
• The Sumatran Tigers are skilled climbers and are known to climb trees in search of food or rest.
• They are also excellent swimmers and have been observed swimming long distances in search of food or to escape from predators.
• Despite their small size and the challenges they face, the Sumatran Tiger is a fierce and formidable predator. They are skilled hunters and are known to prey on a wide variety of animals, including deer, wild pigs, and even small elephants.
• Their survival is threatened by illegal poaching and conflict with humans, and they are now protected by law in Indonesia.
• Despite the conservation efforts, Sumatran Tigers are still regularly losing their habitat because of illegal logging and palm oil plantations.