Sunda Island Tiger

Between the 1980s and 2020, the population of Southeast Asia nearly doubled, leading to habitat loss and increased human-tiger conflict. Poaching and illegal trade further endanger the remaining Sunda Island tigers.

Why Are They Going Extinct?

Poaching for traditional medicine and trophy trade has decimated the population. As urban areas expand, tiger habitats shrink, leading to fatal encounters between humans and tigers.

Where Do They Live?

The Sunda Island tiger lives in southern Indonesian islands like Sumatra. Deforestation in these biodiverse areas threatens their last natural refuges.

Solutions to Save Them

• Strengthen Anti-Poaching: Increase patrols and law enforcement in tiger zones.
• Habitat Protection: Expand protected reserves and reconnect fragmented forests.
• Captive Breeding: Use scientific breeding and reintroduction to bolster wild numbers.
• Education & Awareness: Encourage local communities to become tiger guardians.