Male Sumatran Tiger (1987)
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.