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Island of Sumatra,Indonesia, formerly
known as Island of Gold (Swarnadwipa) meaning it has abundant of natural resources, fertile and
prosperous land. Populated
by more numerous of
special and superior
animal to any place.
That meant special animals it would be include Sumatran Tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae). Sumatran tiger is very special indeed. Although it is the smallest subspecies than other subspecies, where the size of a male Sumatran tiger 42 inches long from head to tail, or about 250 cm from head to foot. Heavy adult tigers can reach 140 kg with a height of 60 cm. Females average length of 198 cm, weight 91 kg. Its small size seems to be an advantage. its become more agile, make it easier to explore the wilderness.
Sumatran tigers have a beautiful color contrast stripes. The pattern of the black color is wide and darker than the other tiger subspecies. The black skin alternating with the stripes color gradation from dark orange to reddish yellow. Sumatran tiger have beard and mane of a lot more than other tigers.
But is the number of Sumatran tigers more than similar animals anywhere, as mentioned above? Unfortunately, it seems that was only in memories. Estimated number of Sumatran tigers only 500. Which clearly can be calculated in captivity-breeding on the island of Sumatra there are 400, the rest spread out wandering in the forests cleared for agricultural areas. The other 250 registered maintained by zoos around the world. But they brother in Java (Panthera Tigris Sondaica) is more alarming. They can no longer be found!
The Sumatran tiger is subspecies the natural habitat on the island of Sumatra. This big cat can live in lowland forests or in the mountains and is one of six surviving subspecies today. Sumatran tigers are included in the category of critically endangered and are in the red list of endangered species, as released by the World Conservation Society.
The biggest threat to the Sumatran tiger population is shrinking due to habitat destruction by the logging continues, reduced number of prey species and hunting. And because their habitat is increasingly narrowed, Sumatran tigers were forced into rural areas inhabited by humans. Due to unintentional encounter with humans, the Sumatran tiger is often killed or captured.Various attempts were made to save the tigers, such as by opening national parks.
Actually, the competition of both God's creatures has been going on since the first. In addition to its natural foods as a predator, the king of the jungle is fond of delicious durians. On the other hand people also like to eat durian. Local residents usually find durian in the forest to sell.
Many of durians trees in the forest of Sumatra. And when the host tiger wandering around, it's a sign that the fruits is ripe. Because tigers are very keen sense of smell, it can smell the aroma of the fruit which is ready to eat. So people (and tigers) just waiting for the fall of ripe durians. Usually people choose a safe, wait until tiger stuffed and go. But there is also a more daring to play cat and mouse with the king, who quickly he gets!
