The Sumatran tiger is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Fig. 1.1 depicts a Sumatran tiger.
(a)[3]
Suggest why the Sumatran tiger is now critically endangered.
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Explain why transferring tigers between zoos is important for the gene pool of Sumatran tigers.
(c)[2]
State the assisted reproduction methods that may be used with animals that breed poorly in captivity.
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