Wildlifeof China
Sumatran Tiger
Cats
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Panthera tigris
Basic stats
Diet
Primarily deer, wild pigs, bovids, and other vertebrates
Habitat
Forest, grassland, scrub, woodland, and mangrove swamp
Range
Asia, including northeastern and south-central China
Litter size
1–7 cubs, usually 2–3
Gestation period
96–111 days
Size
Approximately 1.98–3.7 m, varying by subspecies
Weight
Approximately 91–423 kg, varying by subspecies
The tiger is a powerfully built cat with a short thick neck, broad shoulders, massive forelimbs, and long retractable claws. Its reddish-orange coat bears vertical black stripes, while the belly, throat, muzzle, and inner limbs are pale or white. Dark rings mark the tail, and each ear has a white spot behind it. Body size varies greatly among subspecies, with males generally much larger than females. (Animal Diversity Web)
Tigers use tropical and temperate forest, tall grassland, thorn scrub, birch and oak woodland, mangrove swamp, and snowy northern forest. They require cover, water, and adequate prey. Usually solitary, they stalk and overpower deer, wild pigs, bovids, and other vertebrates. Chinese populations belong to mainland forms; the Sumatran subspecies occurs only on Sumatra. Females bear one to seven cubs, normally two or three, after a gestation of 96–111 days. (Animal Diversity Web)
Quick answers
- What does the Sumatran Tiger eat?
- Primarily deer, wild pigs, bovids, and other vertebrates
- What habitat does the Sumatran Tiger live in?
- Forest, grassland, scrub, woodland, and mangrove swamp
- Where is the Sumatran Tiger found?
- Asia, including northeastern and south-central China
- What is the litter size of the Sumatran Tiger?
- 1–7 cubs, usually 2–3
- How long is the gestation period of the Sumatran Tiger?
- 96–111 days
- How big is the Sumatran Tiger?
- Approximately 1.98–3.7 m, varying by subspecies
- How much does the Sumatran Tiger weigh?
- Approximately 91–423 kg, varying by subspecies