Sumatran Tiger VIII

Tom Newman

Sumatran Tiger VIII

Taken at Melbourne Zoo Victoria, Australia.

The Sumatran tiger is only found naturally in Sumatra, a large island in western Indonesia. It lives anywhere from lowland forests to mountain forest and inhabits many unprotected areas. Only about 400 live in game reserves and national parks, The largest population of about 110 tigers lives in Gunung Leuser National Park. Another 100 live in unprotected areas that will soon be lost and the rest are spread out in areas that are quickly being lost to agriculture. The reserves are not safe because, despite conservation efforts, many tigers are killed by poachers each year. The Sumatran tiger is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in habitat that ranges from lowland forest to sub mountain and mountain forest including some peat moss forests. According to the Tiger Information Centre and the World Wildlife Fund there are no more than 500 of these tigers left in the wild with some estimates considerably lower.
The continuing loss of habitat is intensifying the crises to save this tiger.
D300 Lens 80-400mm ED VR Nikor
310mm, 1/250s, f/5.3, ISO: 2500

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Sumatran Tiger VIII by Tom Newman
Sumatran Tiger VIII by Tom Newman
  • Karen Scrimes

    Karen Scrimes

    Stunning capture of this magnificent creature Tom. Love the tongue poking out!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Karen , it was dinner time, you can see the feathers. Not that this pussy cat would eat anything other than vegetarian lunch I am sure :-)

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic shot Tom,,, and thanks for the information,,,its so sad what we humans are doing to our environment,,,,,

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Wendy , what will be left in 50 years time of Tigers, Elephants and Orangutans just for starters very sad :-)

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    ah, a 400mm lens, I was afraid you were running it a bit too close, tom – love those catchlights in his eyes!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Nadine, the further back the better is my motto ! :-)

  • justrick

    justrick

    such a capture Tom
    very well taken
    even got the remnants on his chin from lunch
    good one cheers rick

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Rick , this Tiger is not a very well mannered eater it seems LoL :-)

  • valzart

    valzart

    WoW! watta brilliant capture sweetheART love Rajah the Royal lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Val appreciated:-)

  • hatterasjack

    hatterasjack

    Great capture Tom, if it wasn’t for the red on the chin, ya might want to pet the fella.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jack , it is a bit gruesome, perhaps he was drinking tomato soup :-)

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley

    Awesome capture Tom, I love it!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Carlie, appreciated :-)

  • Ruth Maginness

    Ruth Maginness

    Amazing shot Tom !!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Ruth appreciated :-)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awwww so beautiful !!! I love his tongue :)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lu , the tongue seems to suggest an attitude perhaps LoL :-)

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    Brilliant capture Tom! :)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Sharon :-)

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    What a beauty Tom :) he really is, Samaras are really stunning tigers.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Patricia , I agree, they have a remarkable presence :-)

  • Cherubtree

    Cherubtree

    Beautiful capture! Love these guys..:-)!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Valerie :-)

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Gorgeous tiger Tom….fabulous capture :)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Donna appreciated :-)

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    fantastic – i am not sure he likes you taking his photo looks like he is giving you a raspberry!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Carol he is making a statement with that tongue loL :-)

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    What a gorgeous capture. Fabulous colors and composition.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Bunny much appreciated :-)

  • hatterasjack

    hatterasjack

    Tomato juice… Well OK, I guess I can go and pet him then, thanks Tom… what a relief.

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    No problem Jack he would not hurt a fly just a cuddly big pussy cat ( with very big teeth ) :-)

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Beautiful shot. Is he mocking you with that tongue?

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jan, no just licking the tomato soup I think :-)

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Lovely detailed capture !

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Trudi, appreciated :-)

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    Gorgeous Image Tom!!! :-))

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Rose :) :)

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Lovely work,Tom.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lance :-)

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Lovely capture Tom

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Laureen :-)

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks for the feature Patricia, very much appreciated :-)

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