Sumatran tigers are poached due to greed, ignorance, and systemic issues.
Key Reasons
Traditional Medicine: Demand for bones and other parts based on unfounded beliefs.
Trade: Skins and bones are sold as status symbols or ingredients.
Habitat Loss: Human expansion reduces territory and increases conflict.
Weak Enforcement: Corruption and limited patrols hinder protection.
Lack of Awareness: Public education is needed to reduce demand.
Poaching drives the species toward extinction and disrupts ecosystems. Strengthened laws, education, and alternative livelihoods can help.