Name:
Sumatran tiger
General Info
Lives in the Sumatran rainforest.
Each tiger’s stripes are unique – that means
there are no two tigers that have the same
pattern of stripes.
The tiger’s stripes keep it camouflaged among
the leaves and branches so they can hide and
look out for prey.
Where they live
The Sumatran rainforest is home to a stunning
array of birds and other wildlife including the
Sumatran tiger.
Population
Only a small number of Sumatran tigers are left
in the wild due to hunting and loss of rainforest.
What they eat
They are top of the food chain in the Sumatran
rainforest.
Mainly eat birds, wild boars and other animals.
Size
The smallest of all tigers
Males weigh 100-140 kg
Females weigh 75 kg
Why save them?
Looking after the tiger’s habitat
will not only protect this species
but all the other creatures who
depend upon the rainforest.
Humans also benefit from
rainforests. They are hugely
important for our climate, acting
as giant sponges that absorb
carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere.
Threats
What is being done?
The rainforests are disappearing. Trees are being
cut down to sell for timber and clearing the land
for farming. When rainforests disappear, so does
the wildlife that lives there – they lose their home
and can not survive.
The RSPB is working with local
people in Sumatra, planting
more trees to help all the plants
and wildlife that lives there.
With it’s only habitat being destroyed, there is a
very real chance that these tigers could become
extinct.
People planting the trees will
also be able to carry on living
and working in the forest.
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Photograph © Dave Watts (NHPA)