morning all :o) second shot .after climbing the pole they make for these platforms to enjoy a sit down meal .there were about 10 poles placed inside the enclosure and varied meats are nailed up .yesterdays pic was a hard one to get as it was a matter of seconds from being let out to climbing the pole and back down again .i was positioned and ready to take the shot but being on a wooden bridge with people jostling for the best position did`nt help :o).. have a great day and take care and most of all thanks for looking mick some info on these beauties for you The Sumatran is the smallest sub-species of tiger alive today. Its fur is shorter than that of other tigers, and its coat darker in colour. Sumatran tigers also have prominent tufts of fur on the cheeks. These are more pronounced on the males. The dual threat of habitat destruction and illegal poaching are pushing this magnificent animal towards extinction, with only around 400 animals left today. The tigers habitat, mainly lowland forest, has been severely reduced and fragmented - up to 80% has already been lost, mainly because of human activity. As a result of this destruction, the available natural prey, wild pig, sambar and barking deer, have also declined. The loss of habitat and of prey species has brought the tiger into increasing conflict with local people within the tigers range.