The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is critically endangered and extremely rare. It is estimated that fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild, primarily on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The species faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching for illegal wildlife trade. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these tigers, but their survival remains precarious without continued protection and restoration of their n

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With fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the world, the tiger cubs caught on video give hope that conservation efforts are working to prevent their extinction. #BigCatWeekend | National Geographic Animals