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Malayan Tiger
Panthera tigris jacksoni
Malaysia's national animal has fallen below 150 individuals — wire snares have emptied whole forests.
- Range
- Malaysia
- Region
- Asia
- Habitat
- Tropical rainforest of the Malay Peninsula
The story
A tiger recognised as a distinct subspecies only in 2004 may vanish within a generation: snares set for bushmeat and the wildlife trade have cut numbers from 3,000 in the 1950s. Malaysia has deployed nearly a thousand community rangers and military patrols in a last drive to save its national symbol.
What's killing them
- Snaring by poaching syndicates
- Habitat fragmentation by plantations and highways
- Prey decline
Who's fighting for them
PantheraPanthera — Wild Cat Conservation
WWFWorld Wide Fund for Nature
TRAFFICTRAFFIC — Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network
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Quick answers
How many Malayan Tigers are left in the world?
Approximately ~150. The Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, and their population trend is declining. Figures are estimates compiled from the IUCN Red List and conservation organisations.
Where does the Malayan Tiger live?
The Malayan Tiger is found in Malaysia (Asia). Their habitat: Tropical rainforest of the Malay Peninsula.
Why is the Malayan Tiger endangered?
The main threats to the Malayan Tiger are: Snaring by poaching syndicates; Habitat fragmentation by plantations and highways; Prey decline.
Who is working to save the Malayan Tiger?
Organisations working on Malayan Tiger conservation include Panthera — Wild Cat Conservation; World Wide Fund for Nature; TRAFFIC — Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network.