Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae)<\/p>\n
There are about 400 Sumatran tigers throughout the world today,
\nmany in zoos in Europe, Australia and North America. The single
\nlargest population in the wild is found in the national parks,
\nforest reserves and tiger conservation zones of Indonesia.<\/p>\n
The tiger is the largest of the felids, although the Sumatran is
\nsmaller than the Indian tiger. They hunt mouse deer, wild pigs,
\nmonkeys, lizards and snakes, and may occasionally kill a
\nrhinoceros or elephant calf for food. Only about 1\/10 or 1\/20
\nattempts to catch prey is successful. Tigers are a territorial
\nspecies, and their hunting grounds generally span several dozen
\nhundred hectares.<\/p>\n
Sumatran tigers live in areas with moderate to dense foliage, as
\nthey rely on ambushing their prey. Their stripes act as
\ncamouflage when crouching behind tall grass and other jungle
\nundergrowth.<\/p>\n
They are sometimes seen near waterfalls and other water sources
\nin hot weather, cooling themselves. Sumatran tigers have webbed
\ntoes, and are good swimmers known to cross several rivers in
\nsearch of prey.<\/p>\n
The Sumatran tiger is listed as an endangered species, as
\npoaching, habitat destruction, human population growth and
\ndevelopment have contributed to a severe decline in population.
\nIt has also been hunted exclusively for its characteristic
\nstriped pelt.<\/p>\n
Its body parts, including its teeth, bones, claws, innards, eyes
\nand genital organs are used in various traditional medicines said
\nto increase libido and virility. Poachers also hunt female tigers
\nwith a litter, killing the mother for her parts and reselling the
\ncubs as "exotic" pets.<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, it is illegal for an individual to own a tiger or
\nany other endangered animal.<\/p>\n
Quick facts<\/p>\n
Kingdom: Animalia
\nPhylum: Chordata
\nClass: Mammalia
\nOrder: Carnivora
\nFamily: Felidae
\nGenus: Panthera
\nSpecies: Tigris
\nSubspecies: Sumatrae<\/p>\n
Avg length: 2.4 m (from nose to tip of tail)
\nAvg weight: 100-170 kg
\nGestation: 103 days
\nOffspring: 2-4 cubs
\nLife Span: 10-15 yrs in the wild; 20 yrs in captivity<\/p>\n
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