Sumatran tiger

The Sumatran tiger is a tiger population native to Sumatra, Indonesia, and classified as part of the Sunda tiger subspecies. It is the only surviving tiger population in Indonesia.

Tiger: A large cat species native to Asia, distinguished by its orange coat with dark stripes. The Sumatran tiger is a population within this species.
Apex predator: A predator at the top of a food web, with no regular natural predators as an adult. As Sumatra’s largest predator, the tiger can influence prey populations.
Tiger conservation: The protection and recovery of wild tiger populations and their habitats. Sumatran tiger protection is a central part of tiger conservation.
Habitat fragmentation: The division of continuous habitat into smaller, separated patches. Fragmented forests isolate tiger groups and restrict movement.
Sunda tiger: A tiger subspecies comprising the surviving tiger populations of the Greater Sunda Islands. Sumatran tigers are classified within this subspecies.
Tiger territoriality: The system by which tigers occupy and defend individual home ranges. Territorial space shapes how many tigers a forest can support.
Deforestation in Indonesia: The conversion or degradation of Indonesian forests, driven by activities including logging and agriculture. Forest loss fragments the Sumatran tiger’s habitat.
Human–wildlife conflict: Negative interactions between people and wild animals that cause harm or loss to either. Encounters near farms and settlements can lead to tiger deaths and retaliatory action.
Sumatra: An Indonesian island west of the Malay Peninsula, known for tropical forests and volcanic mountains. This island is the Sumatran tiger’s native range.
Tiger communication: The signals tigers use to convey presence, identity, and reproductive status. Scent marking and vocalizations help solitary tigers coordinate without sharing space.

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