Sumatran tigers survive only in fragmented forest patches on Sumatra as palm oil and paper plantations have consumed over 80% of their original habitat.
Sumatran tigers in fragmented habitats face chronic stress from insufficient territory, reduced prey, and constant proximity to human settlements. Conflict with humans leads to retaliatory killing and capture. Tigers in snares suffer for hours or days before being found. Habitat connectivity through wildlife corridors can reduce these welfare impacts by allowing tigers to access larger ranges.