Male Sumatran Tiger (1987) | |
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Details | Riau, a Sumatran tiger, is distinguishable from a Bengal tiger. He is smaller, darker orange and has more black stripes. |
Species | Panthera tigris sumatrae |
Range | Sumatra |
Habitat | Mangrove and tropical forests. |
Social Structure | Territorial; male territories overlap those of females. Young remain with their mother for 18 months. |
Behavior | |
Voice | |
Diet | Larged hoofed animals such as deer and wild swine. |
Lifespan | |
Status | Endangered; the Sumatran tiger is the last remaining tiger from Sunda islands. |