Where Do South China Tigers Live?
Although possibly extinct in the wild, some experts believe this tiger still lives in southeast China. Per the WWF, the “few remaining individuals of this tiger are found in montane sub-tropical evergreen forest close to provincial borders. The habitat is highly fragmented, with most blocks smaller than 500 km².” If anywhere, these tigers would reside in the Chinese provinces of Hunan and Jiangxi or neighboring provinces. What Do South China Tigers Eat? South China tigers, like their brethren, are carnivores. Their diet consists of large mammals mostly, including various species of deer, wild boar, gaur, buffalo, and livestock. They are nocturnal hunters and can eat many pounds of prey in one meal. Why are South China Tigers Endangered? Due to attacks on humans and consumption of livestock, South China tigers were hunted and nearly wiped out as a form of pest control. Per the WWF, approximately 3,000 South China tigers were killed in the 30 years preceding China’s hunting ban in 1979.
