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The Sumatran is the smallest sub-species of tiger alive today. Its fur is shorter than that of other
tigers, and its coat darker in colour. Sumatran tigers also have prominent tufts of fur on the
cheeks. These are more pronounced on the males.

The Sumatran tiger is CRITICALLY ENDANGERED, there are possibly less than 400 left in the wild.

The dual threats of habitat destruction and illegal poaching are pushing this magnificent animal towards extinction. The tigers’ habitat, mainly lowland forest, has been severely reduced and
fragmented – up to 80% has already been lost, mainly because of human activity. As a result of this destruction, the available natural prey, wild pig, small monkeys and barking deer have also declined. The loss of habitat and of prey species has brought the tiger into increased conflict
with local people within the tiger’s range. As with all sub-species of tiger, habitat destruction and human conflict are only part of the problem. Illegal poaching for body parts, used in Oriental medicine, is rife, with skins fetching up to £10,000, and bones worth £1,300 per Kg on the black market.

112 Pictures in 2012 - #56 Chocolate
100 Pictures - #35 Food

I think he came from Chester Zoo and was bought for me when I was just a toddler. He's the only teddy to survive from my childhood. He's old, his glass eyes are scratched, he's had to put up with me cutting him open and sewing him back up when I had aspirations of being a vet...he's Tigger :)

112 Pictures in 2012 - #97 Eyes
100 Pictures - #64 Childhood

112 Pictures in 2012 - #55 Uniform
100 Pictures - #41 Hat