Malayan Tiger
Photo by Joel Sartore
Scientific Name: Panthera tigris jacksoni
A tiger's stripes are much like our fingerprints - no two are the same. This striped pattern also helps them hide well in tall grass.
- Size: Weight: 220 to 260 pounds; Body length: 6.5 to 7.5 feet
- Diet: Carnivores, primarily feeding on deer, wild boar and sun bears that inhabit the region
- Habitat: Tropical forests and grasslands
- Range in the Wild: The Malay Peninsula, southern tip of Thailand
Conservation Status
Listed as Endangered. It is estimated between 500 and 1,000 wild Malayan tigers remain facing threats from habitat destruction and poaching.