Scientific Name: Panthera tigris jacksoni

Found In: Southern & Central Malaysia.

Size: Adult males weigh around 260lb, while females average 220lb.

Diet: Small prey such as birds, fish, rodents, amphibians, and reptiles in addition to mammals such as primates, porcupines, Water buffalo, elephants and rhinos.

Threat Level: Critically Endangered – Primary threats are illegal hunting and trading of tiger bones for medicine and wealth

Facts: Tigers are generally solitary, with adults maintaining exclusive territories, or home ranges.

Virginia Zoo Malayan Tigers: female Cahaya, male Christopher

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