Due to illegal habitat destruction and poaching the tiger’s population has seen a sharp decline.

Even with the amazing birth of Taronga’s triplets, Pemanah, Tengah and Mawar, the species survival still remains at risk. Their arrival represents just 1% of the entire population left in the world.

By helping our Tigers today you can help protect their wild cousins and save a species.

Why are the numbers declining?

Two years ago there were an estimated 400 Sumatran Tigers left in the wild. In 2 short years, the most recent estimated number is 350.

Of these those left, only 50 are breeding pairs. That is why the birth of Pemanah, Tengah and Mawar is so important.

Illegal deforestation and poaching has had a huge impact on the species survival. One of the largest in-tact Sumatra Tiger habitats, the Way Kambas National Park, is in desperate need of further protection.

"At least a third of the national park land has been significantly degraded by people using it for farming and agriculture.

But there is also an area of really good habitat, which is where you find Sumatran Tiger and rhino and a whole suite of other species. The big challenge there is to keep up monitoring and protection against poaching."

- Andrew Elphinstone, Manager of Conservation, Taronga Conservation Society Australia

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