Sumatran Tigers
panthera tigris sumatrae
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NATURAL HABITAT
The Sumatran tiger is found in tropical forest and grasslands.
DIET
IN THE WILD – Variety of deer, wild boar, reptiles, birds and fish
IN THE ZOO – Meat, whole prey and large bones
FASCINATING FACTS
- Sumatran tigers are the smallest of all tiger species
- Tigers are typically solitary cats
- Every tiger’s stripes are unique
- Excellent swimmers and often swim to cool off and play
- Communicate through roaring, grunting and chuffing as well as scent marking and scratch marks on trees