Sumatran tiger | Facts & Information

Origin

It is estimated that there are fewer than 500 Sumatran tigers left worldwide. This decline is due to the intense poaching of this magnificent creature, special for its precious skin.

It was recognized as a distinct subspecies, along with the southern Chinese tiger and the Balinese tiger, in the early twentieth century, following the study of the corpses of individuals captured in their respective regions.

Feeding The Sumatran Tiger

It is a carnivorous feline.

The main mode of hunting is ambush and pursuit of prey for short distances.

Kills by bite and suffocation.

Features Sumatran Tiger

It is 234 cm long and weighs around 136 kg. This Tiger has narrower stripes compared to other species.

Sumatran Tiger Breeding

Breeding in Tigers begins at the end of November and lasts until April.

Males are able to mate at the age of 5 years, and females at the age of 3.5 years.

During the mating process they make a number of specific sounds. Mating occurs several times for several days to a week.