Malayan tigers struggle to breed, face risk of local extinction
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan tigers face the risk of local extinction in some habitats as small, isolated populations struggle to breed, threatening the species’ genetic diversity.
Malayan tigers face the risk of local extinction in some habitats due to small, isolated populations struggling to breed, which threatens their genetic diversity. According to the First National Tiger Survey conducted between 2016 and 2020, the country had fewer than 150 tigers in the wild. Threats to their survival include snaring, poaching, habitat loss, and other human activities.
While conservation efforts have shown positive developments since 2021, major threats persist, particularly in very small populations that are vulnerable to poaching, habitat loss, declining prey populations, and human-wildlife conflict. When populations become isolated, breeding opportunities and genetic exchange are affected, increasing the risk of local extinction.
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