Sumatran Tiger

The Sumatran Tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae), lives in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. They are distinguished by their unique characteristics such as their mane-like fur around their head, long, sensitive whiskers, and special webbing on their feet which allows them to swim. Critically endangered, there are fewer than 300 individuals remaining in the wild. They weigh between 180 and 300 pounds, and measure from 6 to 8 feet in length, including their tails. As carnivores, they primarily feed on wild boar, deer, monkeys, birds and fish. Soon, due to deforestation caused by human activity, the tropical rainforests of Sumatra will become more dry and arid, leading to significant changes in the area. They will learn to adapt to the climate of their new, desert-like environment. Some of the changes they will have is they will develop sharper and longer claws, lighter, more brown fur, and more stripes for camouflage.