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SPECIES PROFILE
Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae)
Panthera
IUCN STATUS
Critically Endangered
CONSERVATION STATUS
Critically Endangered
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Sumatra, Indonesia
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Tropical rainforests, montane forests
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Felidae
GENUS
Panthera
📋 Description
SIZE
Males 2.2-2.5 m (body), 100-140 kg; females 2-2.3 m, 75-110 kg
COLORATION
Dark orange with close black stripes; bearded mane
ADAPTATIONS
Dense stripes for camouflage; agile for ambush
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Tropical rainforests, montane forests
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Sumatra, Indonesia
REPRODUCTION
Gestation 100-105 days, 2-4 cubs
DIET DETAILS
Deer, wild boar, fish, monkeys
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Deforestation, poaching, human conflict
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Religious Guardians: In 2014, Indonesia's top Islamic body issued a fatwa against poaching, declaring Sumatran tiger hunting a sin, a unique blend of religion and conservation. This decree, leveraged by NGOs, boosts awareness, protecting these apex predators vital to Sumatra's ecosystems.
2
Stealth Predators: Their smaller size and darker, denser stripes allow them to melt into Sumatra's rainforests, stalking prey at speeds up to 40 mph in short bursts. As ambush hunters, they deliver a bite force of 1,000 psi, ensuring swift kills of large prey like tapirs, maintaining forest balance.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Kerinci Seblat National Park
Gunung Leuser National Park
Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
April-October. Dry season improves trail access for rare tiger sightings in dense forests.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Join guided night patrols with expert trackers to spot tigers in dense forests.
