Park: |
Wildlife Heritage Foundation (WHF) |
Species: |
Sumatran Tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatran) |
Age: |
Coming soon... |
Sex: |
Female |
Info: |
Sumatran tigers are the smallest and darkest of the tiger sub-species. They have the most stripes proportionally and a pronounced "beard" around the face, advantageous when traversing thick undergrowth and vegetation. They are excellent swimmers, have semi-webbed feet to aid in swimming and are able to swim between the islands that make up Sumatra. One reason for the very rich tawny colour of the Sumatran tiger is due to the waterproof oils in the skin. |
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