Threats to Tiger Subspecies

The video discusses the nine subspecies of tigers, highlighting that three are extinct, including the Javan and Balinese tigers. It explores the historical context of their extinction due to colonial hunting practices and cultural traditions like rampogan macan. The video also showcases scientific collections of these extinct tigers in Indonesia, emphasizing their importance for research. It concludes with a discussion on the conservation of the Sumatran tiger, which faces threats from land conversion and poaching, warning that without intervention, it may also face extinction.

How many tiger subspecies are currently extinct?

• Two

• Five

• Four

• Three

Which of the following is NOT a remaining tiger subspecies?

• Siberian

• Bengal

• Javan

• Malayan

What cultural practice contributed to the extinction of the Javan tiger?

• Rampogan macan

• Adu bagong

• Traditional hunting

• Royal ceremonies

Where can evidence of the Javan and Balinese tigers be found?

• Local Zoos

• Indonesian Institute of Sciences

• National Museum

• Wildlife Reserves

What is the significance of the collections at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences?

• Wildlife conservation

• Cultural heritage

• Scientific research

• Tourist attraction

Which subspecies of tiger is specifically mentioned as having a special cabinet for its collection?

• Balinese

• Javan

• Sumatran

• Bengal

What is the last known year of collection for the Balinese tiger?

• 1927

• 1957

• 1937

• 1947

What is a major threat to the Sumatran tiger mentioned in the video?

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Poaching

What could happen to the Sumatran tiger if current threats are not addressed?

• Adaptation to new environments

• Extinction

• Migration to other regions

• Population increase

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the decline of the Sumatran tiger population?

• Land conversion

• Hunting

• Climate change

• Urban development