These loungers are named in honour of the endangered Sunda tiger, which is distinguished by heavy black stripes on its orange coats. The last of the Sunda island tigers—estimated to be fewer than 400 today—are holding on for survival in the remaining patches of forest on the island of Sumatra.
Why they’re in trouble: A substantial market remains in Sumatra and other parts of Asia for tiger parts and products. Accelerating deforestation and rampant poaching mean this noble creature could end up extinct like its Javan and Balinese counterparts.
