Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Sumatran Tiger

link:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070705093850.htm

Summary:The Sumatran tiger is the most critically endangered tiger subspecies in the world, with fewer than 400 individuals left in the wild. They are only found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where they have been relentlessly hunted for the black market and where their habitat is rapidly being lost to agricultural and logging operations.


Endangered species
Why is this species endangered?Because of poachers
What could prevent this organism from going extinct?Stop hunting them
List three things you learned from this article in your own words.There are less than 400, they are only found in Sumatra, and they are being hunted for the black market.
What impact would the absence of this organism have on its ecosystem/community?nothing

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