Sumatran Tigers
panthera tigris sumatrae

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