Facts

• The Sumatran tiger is the smallest subspecies of tigers (Dacres, 2007).
  
  

• Sumatran tigers range from 2.34m and 136kg for males to 1.98m and 91kg for females (Dacres, 2007). Because of this, there is sexual dimorphism within the particular subspecies.
  
  

• Sumatran tigers have a hard papillae layer on their tongues to scrape hard flesh off of the bones of their prey (Dacres, 2007).
  
  

• Sumatran tigers have webbing between their feet to become adept swimmers (Rainforest Alliance 2014).
  
  

• The Sumatran tiger has a maximum speed of 60 mph. (A-Z Animals, 2014).

• The majority of Sumatran tigers are related, as there are only about 400 individuals remaining (Worldwildlife.org).

• In captivity, Sumatran tigers must be genetically tested before choosing a feasible mate, because there is a lack of diversity in the gene pool (Bioexpedition.com).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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