Report Text about SUMATRAN TIGER

Sumatran tiger ( Panthera tigris sumatrae ) is a tiger subspecies native habitat on the island of Sumatra , is one of six subspecies of tigers that still survive to this day and is included in the classification of critically endangered species ( critically endangered ) in the red list of threatened species released IUCN World Conservation Society . Wild population is estimated between 400-500 , mainly living in national parks in Sumatra . Recent genetic testing has revealed the genetic markers unique , indicating that this subspecies may evolve into separate species , if managed sustainably .

Destruction of habitat is the greatest threat to the population today . Logging still takes place even in the supposedly protected national parks . Recorded 66 tigers were killed between 1998 and 2000 .

Sumatran tigers are the smallest tiger subspecies . The Sumatran tiger has the darkest color among all other tiger subspecies , the black pattern width and the distance is sometimes tightly attached . Male Sumatran tigers have an average length of 92 inches from head to tail , or about 250 cm long from head to toe with a weight of 300 pounds, or about 140 kg , while higher than adult males can reach 60 cm . Females have an average length of 78 inches or 198 cm tall and weighs about 200 pounds, or about 91 kg . Sumatran tiger stripes are thinner than other tiger subspecies . Sumatran tiger skin color is the darkest of all tigers , ranging from reddish yellow to dark orange . This subspecies also had more beard and mane than other subspecies , especially the male tiger . Its small size makes it easier to explore the jungle . There is a membrane in between her fingers that made ​​them able to swim fast . Tigers are known to drive hoofed prey into the water , especially if the prey animal is a slow swimmer . Its fur changes color to dark green when giving birth.