Part 2 of our Tiger species profile
Sumatran Tiger Panthera tigris sumatrae
This species is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra and is the smallest of the tiger species at 200-250 pounds. Population estimates of approximately 400-500 individuals, this species is considered Critically Endangered. Although poaching is a concern as with all the tiger species, the Sumatran Tiger suffers from high rates habitat loss and fragmentation due to logging and palm oil plantation development. This species also suffers from a high rate of human-wildlife conflict on the island.
For more on this species, go to: http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/15966/0
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