CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

The Last Sumatran Tigers

Fewer than 400 remain in the wild. Together, we can ensure they don't vanish forever.

Help Save Them Learn Their Story
Sumatran Tiger Portrait
The Majesty

Guardians of the Rainforest

The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is the smallest of all tiger subspecies, yet it embodies the wild spirit of Indonesia's ancient rainforests. Found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, these magnificent cats are perfectly adapted to their dense, tropical habitat.

With their distinctive dark orange coats marked by closely-spaced black stripes, Sumatran tigers are not just beautiful—they're essential. As apex predators, they maintain the delicate balance of their ecosystem, controlling prey populations and ensuring the health of the forests they call home.

400 Estimated Wild Population
100 Years of Decline
10 Tiger Landscapes Remain
Through Time

A Legacy Worth Preserving

Ancient Times

Island Rulers

Sumatran tigers evolved in isolation on the island of Sumatra, developing unique characteristics that set them apart from their mainland cousins. Their smaller size and webbed toes made them excellent swimmers in the island's many rivers.

Early 1900s

A Population of Thousands

At the turn of the century, an estimated 1,000+ Sumatran tigers roamed freely across the island's vast rainforests, from coastal mangroves to mountain highlands.

1970s-1990s

Rapid Decline

Deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging dramatically reduced tiger habitat. Poaching for traditional medicine and the illegal wildlife trade pushed populations to critical levels.

2008

Critically Endangered

The IUCN officially classified the Sumatran tiger as Critically Endangered, the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Today

Fighting for Survival

Conservation efforts have intensified, with dedicated rangers, anti-poaching units, and community programs working tirelessly to protect remaining populations. But the fight is far from over.

The Reality

Why They're Disappearing

Understanding the threats is the first step toward saving them.

Habitat Destruction

Over 80% of Sumatra's original forests have been cleared for palm oil, paper pulp, and agriculture. Tigers are losing their homes at an alarming rate.

48% of habitat lost since 1985

Poaching

Despite international bans, tigers are still hunted for their skins, bones, and body parts, driven by illegal wildlife trade and traditional medicine demand.

1,264 snares removed by rangers since 2005

Human-Wildlife Conflict

As forests shrink, tigers venture closer to villages in search of food, leading to deadly encounters for both humans and tigers.

75 arrests made for wildlife crimes
Did You Know?

Fascinating Tiger Facts

01

Unique Stripes

No two tigers have the same stripe pattern. Like human fingerprints, each tiger's stripes are completely unique.

02

Webbed Toes

Sumatran tigers have webbing between their toes, making them exceptional swimmers who love water.

03

Night Vision

Tigers can see six times better than humans in low light, making them formidable nocturnal hunters.

04

Mighty Roar

A tiger's roar can be heard from up to 3 kilometers away, used to communicate territory and find mates.

05

Smallest Subspecies

Sumatran tigers are the smallest living tiger subspecies, perfectly adapted to dense tropical forests.