The South Chinese Tiger
Population
The Panthera Tigris Amoyensis also known as the South Chinese Tiger had an estimated population of 4000 in the 1950's and then by 1996, the population dropped rapidly; with only 30-80 estimated. However today the South Chinese Tiger has now been considered by scientists to be "functionally extinct", as this species has not be sighted in the wild for more than 25 years. Appearance
The South Chinese Tiger used to be identified by their round head, short ears and their abdomen and chest being covered more in white with the orange colour covering their back and not forgetting their black stripes. Their black stripes however are placed further apart giving the tiger a more striking appearance than other species. The South Chinese Tiger was/is the third smallest tiger behind the Malayan and the Sumatran Tigers, coming into being approximately 7-8 feet and weighing between 600 - 850 pounds or 270-385 kgs. |
Habitat
The South Chinese Tiger was originally found in central to eastern Asia. The South Chinese ideal conditions consisted of dense jungles with moisture and a large amount of water. Diet & Lifestyle The South Chinese Tiger was known to be a very diligent tiger when stalking their prey. The South Chinese would wait for long periods of time, stalking and waiting for the opportune moment to pounce on their prey. They would only attack when they knew they had a good chance of taking the animal down. Their diet mainly consisted of wild pigs, deer and larger predators. |