There were eight subspecies of tiger, but 3 of these subspecies are already extinct. Tigers are seriously endangered in the wild, partly through disappearance of their habitat, but particularly because they are hunted for parts of their body. Tiger bones, penises, gall bladders and eyes are highly prized as medicines in China.

Martin is a Sumatran tiger. With a wild population of only 400, it was very important that we breed from him.