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Rare Sumatran Tiger Sighted in Indonesia
17 Feb
Summary
- A Sumatran tiger was recently spotted in Riau, Indonesia.
- Conservation teams are investigating the sighting near Zamrud National Park.
- The Sumatran tiger is Indonesia's last remaining tiger species.
A recent sighting of a Sumatran tiger in Riau, Indonesia, has generated significant public and official interest. Images of the creature quickly circulated online following the discovery near an oil facility in the Siak district.
The Riau Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) dispatched a response team from Zamrud National Park to investigate the sighting. This action was taken to confirm the presence of the tiger in the area.
The Sumatran tiger population is critically low, estimated between 300 and 500 individuals spread across 27 locations. Despite technological advancements like trail cameras aiding in spotting them, the population continues to decline due to human conflict and poaching.
This species is the sole survivor of Indonesia's tiger population, with the Bali and Javan tigers having gone extinct in the mid-20th century. Active conservation in protected areas like Zamrud National Park is crucial for its survival.
