Threats To The Sumatran Tiger...
Humans:
Although Sumatran Tigers are powerful, they are no match for the traps and guns of humans. Tigers are often hunted for their beautiful patterned pelts. Sometimes, farmers will kill off the animals because they attach their cattle and livestock.
One of the main threats to the Sumatran Tiger's species is poaching. Although this is illegal, poachers still find ways to capture the tigers.
Although Sumatran Tigers are powerful, they are no match for the traps and guns of humans. Tigers are often hunted for their beautiful patterned pelts. Sometimes, farmers will kill off the animals because they attach their cattle and livestock.
One of the main threats to the Sumatran Tiger's species is poaching. Although this is illegal, poachers still find ways to capture the tigers.
Habitat Loss:
As well as endangering tigers directly by hunting, we are also destroying their habitat. Companies attempting to create Palm oil plantations are demolishing the Asian rainforest one tree at a time, reducing hunting grounds for Sumatran Tigers.
As well as endangering tigers directly by hunting, we are also destroying their habitat. Companies attempting to create Palm oil plantations are demolishing the Asian rainforest one tree at a time, reducing hunting grounds for Sumatran Tigers.
Larger Animals
Although an adult tiger can kill most animals in it's territory, larger animals, such as elephants, can harm or even kill the animal.
Although an adult tiger can kill most animals in it's territory, larger animals, such as elephants, can harm or even kill the animal.
Other Tigers:
Yes, male tigers often compete for females. Tigers can be wounded or killed in these fights. The Sumatran tiger's defences may work against other animals, but not other tigers.
Yes, male tigers often compete for females. Tigers can be wounded or killed in these fights. The Sumatran tiger's defences may work against other animals, but not other tigers.