A female Sumatran tiger cub named BANUN KINANTAN, was born at the Kinantan Wildlife and Cultural Park (TMSBK) Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Banun is the child of a breeding or breeding between a female tiger named Mantagi, aged 10 years with a male tiger named Bujang Mandeh who is 12 years old

Mantagi himself is the child of two Sumatran tigers, Bancah (22 years old) who was trapped in Sawahlunto City and Dara (17 years old) who was previously caught in Dharmasraya. While Bujang Mandeh, was caught in the Mandeh area, Pesisir Selatan conflict about 10 years ago.

Banun was born at the end of December 2024, and was introduced to the public on May 1, 2025.

Banun's birth adds to the collection of Sumatran tigers at TMSBK to 8.

TMSBK Bukittinggi Zoo Veterinarian, Yoli Zulfanedi said, Banun's birth process had some obstacles.

Banun's birth could be the answer to the decreasing population of Sumatran tigers

According to data from the Global sPESIMENT management Plant, the birth of Sumatran tigers with the Latin name Panthera tigris sumatrae in conservation centers has decreased. This is due to many factors. Among other things, the mother is starting to age, so the population of Sumatran tigers in conservation centers has currently decreased from 122 to 86.

Until now, Banun is still given milk twice a day, morning and evening. The mother only wants to breastfeed her child for a week since birth.

Sumatran tigers are on the verge of extinction. His birth in the Bukittinggi Wildlife Park is a hope that his population can continue to be maintained.