The Extinction of Sumatran Tigers in Asia
The Extinction of Sumatran Tigers in Asia – by Yoshie Samosir
Tigers are the largest cat species with sharp claws and teeth. They are excellent swimmers and climbers. The ones that live in colder regions are paler, larger, thicker fur. Though for those who live in warmer climates are smaller and more colourful. But both are targeted for illegal poaching of body parts. Good day fellow classmates, allow me to share what I know and have learnt about Sumatran tigers.
This is where you live. You have everything that you ever needed and it’s as peaceful as you want it to be. Ssssssshhhhhh, it’s this quite. But then, you hear footsteps. They’re like normal footsteps but these ones make you sweat and heart beat run away. Next thing you know, you felt something sharp stabbed your back and you see your own blood dripping a painful drip. Drip drip drip. The End. That ladies and gentlemen, is the story of your life if you were a Sumatran tiger.
Extinction is the process of coming to an end. Sumatran tigers are classified as ‘survivors’. Although they are critically endangered; they are the only sub specie surviving. Other species like the Caspian, Balinese, Javan tigers are now considered extinct. In the wild their live capacity can vary from 10-15 years, and 20 years captivity. Right at this moment there are approximately 400 tigers in the wild.
The tigers live exclusively in the island of Sumatra, Indonesia; just like its’ name suggests. They can be found in hot jungles and sometimes in icy cold forests. Since WWII, Sumatra had undergone plenty of agricultural development, causing a major loss to the tigers’ habitat.
As I mentioned before, ALL Sumatran tigers are at risk. The numbers of tigers alive are decreasing at a fair speed. They are targeted by not only by humans, but by buffaloes, elephants, bears and many more. However, the main reason they are endangered is because they are threatened by illegal hunters, poachers and illegal loggers. Poachers hunt tigers for
Tigers are the largest cat species with sharp claws and teeth. They are excellent swimmers and climbers. The ones that live in colder regions are paler, larger, thicker fur. Though for those who live in warmer climates are smaller and more colourful. But both are targeted for illegal poaching of body parts. Good day fellow classmates, allow me to share what I know and have learnt about Sumatran tigers.
This is where you live. You have everything that you ever needed and it’s as peaceful as you want it to be. Ssssssshhhhhh, it’s this quite. But then, you hear footsteps. They’re like normal footsteps but these ones make you sweat and heart beat run away. Next thing you know, you felt something sharp stabbed your back and you see your own blood dripping a painful drip. Drip drip drip. The End. That ladies and gentlemen, is the story of your life if you were a Sumatran tiger.
Extinction is the process of coming to an end. Sumatran tigers are classified as ‘survivors’. Although they are critically endangered; they are the only sub specie surviving. Other species like the Caspian, Balinese, Javan tigers are now considered extinct. In the wild their live capacity can vary from 10-15 years, and 20 years captivity. Right at this moment there are approximately 400 tigers in the wild.
The tigers live exclusively in the island of Sumatra, Indonesia; just like its’ name suggests. They can be found in hot jungles and sometimes in icy cold forests. Since WWII, Sumatra had undergone plenty of agricultural development, causing a major loss to the tigers’ habitat.
As I mentioned before, ALL Sumatran tigers are at risk. The numbers of tigers alive are decreasing at a fair speed. They are targeted by not only by humans, but by buffaloes, elephants, bears and many more. However, the main reason they are endangered is because they are threatened by illegal hunters, poachers and illegal loggers. Poachers hunt tigers for