THE SUMATRAN TIGER by Eden Rivers https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml A LOVEABLE CREATURE THAT IS ABOUT TO BECOME EXTINCT en-us 2015-02-03 16:53:49 UTC 2017-03-15 10:00:14 UTC hello@padlet.com http://d262le4z25sx36.cloudfront.net/portraits/earth.jpg 3.)   The greatest threats to this critically endangered animal, are poaching, deforestation and wild life conflicts diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50510952 2015-02-20 02:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50510952 diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50511151 2015-02-20 02:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50511151 4.)  It is estimated that only between 500-600 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild, and the actual number may be as low as 400. And their population is dwindling rapidly. diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50569603 2015-02-20 16:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50569603 5.)    The Sumatran tiger is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra off the Malaysian Peninsula and this is were the issue starts. Their habitat ranges from lowland forest to mountain forest and includes evergreen, swamp and tropical rain forests. diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50570140 2015-02-20 16:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50570140 Sumatra diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50637733 http://www.mapsofworld.com/indonesia/where-is-sumatra.html

]]> 2015-02-21 17:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50637733 1.)   What I am going to be showing you today is an issue that should not be taken lightly. diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50637783 2015-02-21 17:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50637783 2.)   The picture to the below is a endangered species called "The Sumatran Tiger" and the greatest threats to this critically endangered animal, are poaching, deforestation, and Hunting. diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50637840 2015-02-21 17:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50637840 6.)   Today, the last of Indonesia’s tigers—now fewer than 400—are holding on for survival in the remaining patches of forests on the island of Sumatra. Most tigers in Sumatra are killed and especially for commercial gain. According to a survey from T.R.A.F.F.I.C, the global wildlife trade monitoring network, poaching for trade is responsible for over 78% of estimated Sumatran tiger deaths—and is consisting of at least 40 animals per year. diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50638192 2015-02-21 17:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50638192 diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50639350 2015-02-21 18:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50639350 Organizations- diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50640012 1.) http://www.waza.org/en/site/conservation/waza-conservation-projects/overview/sumatran-tiger-trust-conservation-program

2.) http://bigcatrescue.org/

3.)https://www.worldwildlife.org/

4.) http://www.panthera.org/species/tiger/subspecies?gclid=CjwKEAiAmaanBRCIt4364e2d6yUSJAA9VXTUbDyxZiWv0A2UIz4yB0n57sNX8D6Ff9Kwq_UKyKVHDhoCb6_w_wcB

]]> 2015-02-21 19:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50640012 7.) The WWF organiaztion are Using camera traps to estimate population size and distribution as well as habitat use, they identify wildlife corridors that require protection across the central Sumatran tiger landscape. They also have donation section on their websites so that people who are willing to help can spend their money towards saving the sumatr tigers. In WWF they set up to where you can adopt a tiger kit with a plush tiger and how to take care of it. The  money go towards saving the Sumatran tigers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The Panthera  Organization                                                                                                                       Their goal is to carry out the most effective conservation activities to save wild tigers. The STF-Panthera organization combines decades of experience and a track record of success in identifying conservation priorities,  best practices, and implementing proven strategies to address the many challenges facing wild tigers today.                                                                                                                                                                         diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50688832 2015-02-23 01:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/50688832 CITES USED- diamondzgad https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/51485632 2015-02-27 18:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/diamondzgad/c5wobntru4ml/wish/51485632