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• The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is the smallest of the remaining five tiger subspecies. • The population of the Sumatra tiger in the wild is now heavily fragmented and is estimated to range between 400 and 500 individuals. • The wild Sumatran tigers are isolated geographically to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The Tigers cannot travel between them and this causes inbreeding and makes them vulnerable to natural catastrophes and diseases. • Pure bred Sumatran tigers have a 'beard', unlike other subspecies. The black stripes on the tawny coat provide effective camouflage in the Tiger's forest habitat. • Habitat: Forest and dense foliage; seldom found in open country or far from water. Diet: Carnivore; many species of deer, wild pig. • Unlike lions, which are social animals and live in prides (families), tigers are solitary animals that only rarely meet, except to mate.
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