North American Sumatran Tiger Population

 
Male Berani at Zoo Miami has sadly passed away, but it sounds like he left behind some new cubs:

Zoo Miami on Instagram: "It is with profound sadness that Zoo Miami announces the passing of “Berani,” the 15 ½ year old Sumatran tiger. As detailed in a previous release, Berani had been very lethargic and had lost his appetite over the last several days. In order to diagnose what may be the reasons for those issues, he was immobilized and brought to the zoo’s Animal Hospital on Tuesday for a series of examinations and tests. Initial indications were that he was severely anemic and dehydrated. A series of procedures including radiographs, ultrasounds, blood and urine collection, and an endoscopy, were performed. Those procedures revealed an enlarged spleen as well as abnormalities of the kidneys. Late yesterday afternoon, test results revealed the heartbreaking news that Berani was suffering from cancer of the spleen. Sadly, due to his advanced age and an extremely poor prognosis for any improvement, the very difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize him to provide him the dignity in death that he displayed throughout his life. Berani was born at the San Francisco Zoo in March of 2008 and came to Zoo Miami via the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama in 2013 as part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation. He was paired with a female named “Leeloo” and successfully sired a male cub named, “Satu” in 2015 along with a female cub named, “Ndari” in 2021. In addition, as we sadly announce his passing, we will soon be announcing something much more uplifting that will only add to this magnificent cat’s legacy. There are believed to be less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild where they are found in forested areas on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Their biggest threats are habitat loss to palm oil plantations and poaching. They are the smallest subspecies of tiger with males reaching up to 300 pounds and females closer to 200 pounds. Zoo Miami is one of the very few zoos in the world that has had success reproducing this critically endangered species. Zoo Miami has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Sumatran tiger conservation in Indonesia as part of its commitment to ensure their survival for future generations. : Ron Magill"
 
Elena said:
Male Berani at Zoo Miami has sadly passed away, but it sounds like he left behind some new cubs:

Zoo Miami on Instagram: "It is with profound sadness that Zoo Miami announces the passing of “Berani,” the 15 ½ year old Sumatran tiger. As detailed in a previous release, Berani had been very lethargic and had lost his appetite over the last several days. In order to diagnose what may be the reasons for those issues, he was immobilized and brought to the zoo’s Animal Hospital on Tuesday for a series of examinations and tests. Initial indications were that he was severely anemic and dehydrated. A series of procedures including radiographs, ultrasounds, blood and urine collection, and an endoscopy, were performed. Those procedures revealed an enlarged spleen as well as abnormalities of the kidneys. Late yesterday afternoon, test results revealed the heartbreaking news that Berani was suffering from cancer of the spleen. Sadly, due to his advanced age and an extremely poor prognosis for any improvement, the very difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize him to provide him the dignity in death that he displayed throughout his life. Berani was born at the San Francisco Zoo in March of 2008 and came to Zoo Miami via the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama in 2013 as part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation. He was paired with a female named “Leeloo” and successfully sired a male cub named, “Satu” in 2015 along with a female cub named, “Ndari” in 2021. In addition, as we sadly announce his passing, we will soon be announcing something much more uplifting that will only add to this magnificent cat’s legacy. There are believed to be less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild where they are found in forested areas on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Their biggest threats are habitat loss to palm oil plantations and poaching. They are the smallest subspecies of tiger with males reaching up to 300 pounds and females closer to 200 pounds. Zoo Miami is one of the very few zoos in the world that has had success reproducing this critically endangered species. Zoo Miami has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Sumatran tiger conservation in Indonesia as part of its commitment to ensure their survival for future generations. : Ron Magill"
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Very bittersweet news, but he was a good sire.
 
We have a new holder!!

0.1 “Francis” has been transferred to the Denver Zoo from Nashville and she is now being called “Chlojo” which was her original name at birth.

Denver Zoo on Instagram: "New species alert! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Chlojo, a Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger! This nine-year-old female tiger joined us from Nashville Zoo on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. We can’t wait for the opportunity to introduce guests to Chlojo and connect them to her elusive counterparts. As the smallest tiger subspecies, Sumatran tigers can only be found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It’s estimated that there are only 600 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild and these Critically Endangered animals are threatened by habitat loss from logging, palm oil plantations and poaching. As Chlojo settles into her new home, she and our two Amur tigers, 12-year-old Viktor and 13-year-old Nikita, will rotate throughout the habitats in The Edge. Tigers are generally solitary animals, and our state-of-the-art habitat allows all three to comfortably share these spaces. Our Animal Care Specialists happily report that Chlojo is adjusting well and will soon start making appearances in The Edge. Be sure to welcome this gorgeous new tiger to Denver Zoo during your next visit! Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets today. Photos Courtesy of Nashville Zoo"
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