Sumatran tiger (
Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a subspecies of
tiger found on the
Indonesian island of
Sumatra. Genetic testing has revealed the presence of unique genetic markers, which isolate Sumatran tigers from all mainland subspecies.
About 400-500 wild Sumatran tigers were believed to exist in 1998, but their numbers have continued to decline.
According to the RSPB in March 2008 there were approximately 300 Sumatran Tigers remaining in the wild.
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