Sumatran Tiger

Tigers are the world’s largest cats.  These magnificent predators or hunting animals are known all over the world for their size, strength and beautiful stripe patterns.  Tigers are one of the most aquatic or water loving cats in the world.  These excellent swimmers are at home hunting in the water or on land.

Physical Description

Sumatran Tigers can reach over 8 feet in length and weigh more than 300 pounds.  Like all tigers, males are bigger than females.  Sumatran Tigers are the smallest and darkest tigers.  They have a deep orange coat with very fine, close black stripes and white bellies.  Some Sumatran Tigers almost appear blackish.  Every tiger has a different stripe pattern.  These beautiful cats have a facial ruff or mane-like collar of fur around their heads.

Family Life

The mother tiger normally gives birth to 1 to 3 babies, known as cubs.  These cubs remain in the den for their first 2 months.  Their mother hunts and returns to care for them.  After 2 months, the cubs travel with their mother on hunts.  Their mother teaches the cubs how to hunt and the ways of the wild for 2 years.  After 2 years the cubs venture out to set up territories of their own.

Diet

Wild pigs, deer, crocodiles, fish, birds and animal remains