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Consequences: Endangered Animals

We will be highlighting a few of the most endangered species of animals here in this section.

Javan Rhinoceros

The Javan rhino is the rarest of the rhino species with fewer than 100 animals surviving in only two known locations: one in Indonesia and the other in Vietnam. Rhinos have been poached from these small populations in recent years and much more intensive protection is needed if this species is to survive. The Javan and the Sumatran compete for the dubious distinction of being the most endangered species of rhino.

Sumatran Tiger

The Sumatran tiger is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in habitat that ranges from lowland forest to submontain and montain forest with some peat-moss forest. About 400-500 wild Sumatran tigers are believed to exist, primarily in the island's five national parks. 210 captive animals live in zoos around the world. The Sumatran tiger has the darkest coat of all tigers. Its broad, black stripes are closely spaced and often doubled. Unlike the Siberian tiger, it has striped forelegs. Sumatran tigers are the smallest tiger subspecies. Males average 2.4 meters (8 feet) in length from head to tail and weigh about 120 kilograms (264 pounds). Females measure approximately 2.2 meters (7 feet) in length and weigh about 90 kilograms (198 pounds). The Sumatran tiger eats wild pig, big deer (called rusa), and small deer (called muntjak or barking deer). The specific range size of this tiger is not know, however the population density is approximately 4-5 adult tigers/100 km² (62 miles) in optimal lowland rainforest. As elevation increases through submontain and montain forests, the number of tigers in any given area decreases because there is less prey available.

Slow Loris

A nocturnal primate found in forests over much of Southeast Asia. They are threatened mainly by habitat destruction and are also hunted locally for use in traditional medicine.In Singapore, the Slow Loris used to be common in the past and was frequently collected
for use as pets.

Javan Rhinoceros

A Sumatran Tiger

Slow Loris