There are fewer than left in the wild, making it one of the most endangered tiger species in the world. According to some reports, almost three-quarters of the Indochinese tigers killed end up in Chinese pharmacies for Chinese Traditional Medicines. Until recently, Malayan tigers were classified as Indochinese tigers, until DNA testing in showed them to be a separate subspecies.
Malayan tigers are found only on the Malay Peninsula, or the southern tip of Thailand, and there are as few as left in the wild. Malayan tigers have shy personalities compared with other tiger species , preferring to stay concealed in the dense greenery of the tropical moist broad-leaf forests , surreptitiously stalking their prey, before retreating back into seclusion and safety. Once peaking at a population of over 4,, the South China tiger spanned the region from Hunan and Jiangxi in the north, all the way to Hong Kong.
However, the tiger became too dominant and thousands were culled as part of pest control measures. The Government of China banned hunting in the late 70s and has since declared the goal to reintroduce South China Tigers into the wild again.
The Javan tiger was once a dominant species, inhabiting large areas of the island of Java until the end of the 19th century. The Javan tiger is bigger, more muscular, and shorter than most other species of tiger and characterised by its narrow snout.
Sadly, due to intense habitat destruction and poaching, the species hasn't been seen since the 's and is widely considered to be extinct. There have been numerous unconfirmed sightings in recent years, however these sightings has since been dismissed as Javan leopards.
As suggested by the name, the Balinese tiger once inhabited the island of Bali, Indonesia. A subspecies of the Javan tiger, It could be identified by its very long, thin dark stripes and a long, narrow nose. Sadly, the tiger is thought to have become extinct in the s , despite the creation of the Bali Barat National Park in to protect them. Their extinction was the product of their loss of habitat, poaching and the decrease of prey.
They were once one of the world's largest tigers, weighing nearly lbs! Until the s, the tigers roamed Central Asia, from the Caspian Sea, stretching all the way from Turkey through to north-west China.
It inhabited mostly seasonally flooded riverine land , consisting of trees, shrubs, and dense stands of tall reeds. However, extensive poisoning and trapping, not to mention the destruction of their natural habitat ultimately led to their extinction in the s. Scientists now plan to reintroduce tigers into Central Asia using Amur tigers from the Russian Far East, which are a close relation. Tigerland: Which Tiger Are You?
Created by Discovery Networks. Choose your location. South China. Which forest speaks to you most? Do you prefer hot or cold climates? How adaptable are you? I prefer routine. Like the wind. Would you consider yourself a nomad? Home is where the heart is! Always looking to the horizon! How colourful is your wardrobe? I know what looks good on me. A cupboard with a rainbow in it. Are you at the centre of your social group? I get in them really quickly.
It doesn't take me long. It takes me a little while. I am very careful about doing that. If I like someone? No problem. It isn't that hard. Oh man, I don't like doing that. It is like pulling teeth. Pretty much never. Not without good reason. I suppose I do. I love a good fight! For sure I am. I certainly try to be.
I have no idea. No, who has time for that? Sadly, yes I have. Yes, but it was a long time ago. No, but I think of it. I would never do that. A mystery. Self help. Science fiction. Military history. Make a plan. Wait to be rescued. Find my way out. Start my own kingdom. Someone passionate.
Someone funny. Someone that is loyal.
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