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Sumatran Tiger VI by Tom Newman

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The Sumatran tiger at Melbourne Zoo, Australia.
The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a subspecies of tiger found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The wild population is estimated at between 400 and 500 animals, occurring predominantly in the island’s national parks.

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 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.

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D300. Lens 80-400mm VR ED Nikkor.
1/250s,f/5.6, ISO: 800, 400mm

1589 V Dec 2010

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australia, indonesia, melbourne zoo, panthera, sumatrae, sumatran, tiger, tigris, tom newman, 1000, 2000, 3000

I began my photographic hobby at the age of 12, developing and printing 120, 620 &35mm B&W, forever learning and refining the fascinating art of photography. Now at 76 I still continue with increased enjoyment using digital medium – and still learning.
My favourite places for photography are the Melbourne Zoos . These are the Melbourne Zoo , the Healesville Sanctuary and the Werribee Open Range Zoo.
My email address :
twnewman@optusnet.com.au

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Comments

  • Louise Fahy
    Louise Fahyover 4 years ago

    Very nice! Beautiful colors….

  • Thanks Louise :-)

    – Tom Newman

  • Margot Kiesskalt
    Margot Kiesskaltover 4 years ago

    Excellent shot, Tom!

  • Thank you Margot ;-)

    – Tom Newman

  • Rick Playle
    Rick Playleover 4 years ago

    Now Tom this is just awesome, this is a stunning capture, a real winner
    cheers rick

  • Thanks Rick , hard one to get he kept pacing up and down through the foliage :-)

    – Tom Newman

  • Scott Denny
    Scott Dennyover 4 years ago

    Wow…very sneaky looking expression…Well done!!

  • Thanks Scott :-)

    – Tom Newman

  • the6tees
    the6teesover 4 years ago

    You have captured him beautifuly Tom!!

  • Thanks Rose , a beautiful animal, the cubs are now at Werribee Zoo.

    – Tom Newman

  • nannajul
    nannajulover 4 years ago

    Awesome Tom – the expression is so intense here.

  • Tom Newman
    Tom Newmanover 4 years ago

    Thanks Julie , something was disturbing Stripes , I think he was hungry :-)

  • Kazzoom
    Kazzoomabout 4 years ago

    beautiful capture, well done

  • Thanks Kaz :-)

    – Tom Newman

  • solareclips~Julie Alexander
    solareclips~Ju...about 4 years ago

  • Thanks Julie, FTS is a great group :-)

    – Tom Newman

  • Brandie1
    Brandie1about 4 years ago

    Love the way you capture his eyes .
    As always a great shot

  • Thanks Laureen :-)

    – Tom Newman

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