Sumatran Tiger (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Nova Southeastern University

Sumatran Tiger (1 of 2)

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The tiger Panthera tigris consists of nine subspecies, including four that have gone extinct from their natural range. The Sumatran tiger is the closest relative to the extinct Javan and Bali tigers.

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Nobuyuki Yamaguchi

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