Sumatran Tiger is one of the mammals visitors can discover in the Zoo at Flamingo Land. Its natural range is associated with Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris ssp. Sumatrae.
Diet
Sumatran tigers are carnivores that hunt deer, wild pigs and other animals using stealth and powerful short attacks.
Habitat and range
They survive only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in rainforest, peat swamp and montane forest.
Behaviour and adaptations
Mostly solitary, they mark large territories with scent and communicate through calls, scratches and visual signals.
Conservation
The conservation status recorded for this entry is Critically Endangered. They are critically endangered because of forest loss, prey decline, snares and illegal killing. Protecting connected forest and preventing poaching are essential. Conservation classifications can change when new assessments are published.
What to look for
Notice the close-set dark stripes, powerful shoulders and the quiet stalking movements typical of an ambush predator. Individual animals can choose when to rest, feed or move out of view, so sightings vary through the day. Check the daily programme for keeper talks and current information about the animals in the collection.