Javan Tiger
The Javan Tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) was a subspecies of tiger native to the Indonesian island of Java. It was the smallest of all tiger subspecies, with males weighing up to 300 pounds. It had a dark, narrow-striped coat that helped it blend into the dense tropical forests of Java.
The Javan Tiger was a solitary hunter, preying on wild boars, deer, and other large mammals.
Unfortunately, due to a combination of habitat loss and hunting, the Javan Tiger was driven to extinction. The last confirmed sighting of a Javan Tiger was in the 1970s, though there have been unconfirmed reports since. Its extinction serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of human activity on wildlife and the urgent need for conservation.
Javan Tiger
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
2.5 - 3 feet
(0.8 - 0.9 m)
Average Weight
200 - 300 lbs
(90 - 136 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 15 years
Gestation Period
100 - 106 days
Did You Know?
The Javan Tiger was a subspecies of tiger native to the Indonesian island of Java.
It was typically smaller than other tiger subspecies, but still a powerful predator.
Sadly, the Javan Tiger is now extinct, with the last confirmed sighting in the 1970s.
They preferred to live in lowland forests and dense jungles.
Their diet primarily consisted of wild boar, deer, and banteng.
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