SUMATRAN TIGER
Panthera tigris sumatrae
ABOUT
The Sumatran Tiger is the smallest species of tigers and one of the top predators in the rainforest. It's small size allows it to easily maneuver through the jungle and it's keen eyesight allows it to notice the slightest of movements.
These tigers are nocturnal (like many cats) and so they rest during the day and are most active at dusk, through night. Because of the lengthy travelling during the nighttime, Sumatran Tigers have exceptionally long whiskers that serve as "sensors" in the dark. It allows the tigers to feel and locate every aspect of the surrounding environment at night.
The Sumatran Tiger is the smallest species of tigers and one of the top predators in the rainforest. It's small size allows it to easily maneuver through the jungle and it's keen eyesight allows it to notice the slightest of movements.
These tigers are nocturnal (like many cats) and so they rest during the day and are most active at dusk, through night. Because of the lengthy travelling during the nighttime, Sumatran Tigers have exceptionally long whiskers that serve as "sensors" in the dark. It allows the tigers to feel and locate every aspect of the surrounding environment at night.
HABITAT
Sumatran Tigers are found in Indomalaya with their habitat ranging from tropical rainforests, to mossy forests and mountain ranges.
The Sumatran Tiger has a coat of a reddish orangish colour, with numerous black stripes running through it. These stripes are an adaptation of camouflage, for the stripes help break down the down shape in grasslands. This is a great advantage when stalking and hunting prey.
These tigers are have white spots on the back of their ears that act as "false eyes" to discourage predators and make them appear larger from the back. This is a defense mechanism that allows the female tiger to keep her cubs safe.
Sumatran Tigers are carnivores, meaning they only eat meat. In this photograph, the tiger is eating grass because he just recently ate his meal and is now feeding on the plant to aid with digestion.
Sumatran Tigers are found in Indomalaya with their habitat ranging from tropical rainforests, to mossy forests and mountain ranges.
The Sumatran Tiger has a coat of a reddish orangish colour, with numerous black stripes running through it. These stripes are an adaptation of camouflage, for the stripes help break down the down shape in grasslands. This is a great advantage when stalking and hunting prey.
These tigers are have white spots on the back of their ears that act as "false eyes" to discourage predators and make them appear larger from the back. This is a defense mechanism that allows the female tiger to keep her cubs safe.
Sumatran Tigers are carnivores, meaning they only eat meat. In this photograph, the tiger is eating grass because he just recently ate his meal and is now feeding on the plant to aid with digestion.