Interesting Facts About Sumatran Tigers
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Sumatran tigers are the smallest tiger subspecies, and unique for their darker fur, narrow stripes, and prominent facial manes.
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They are critically endangered tiger species, adapted to Sumatra's dense rainforests.
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They are strong swimmers, solitary hunters, and use their whiskers to sense prey vibrations.
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They are the smallest of all living tiger subspecies, with males weighing up to 140 kg.
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Their coat is a deep reddish-orange with dark, thin stripes that are closer together, helping them camouflage in the rainforest.
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Males have shaggy, long hair around their faces, giving them a bearded or maned appearance.
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Like human fingerprints, no two tigers have the exact same stripe pattern.
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They use stealth and speed, stalking prey like deer and wild boar in their dense forest homes.
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