Malayan Tiger or Harimau Malaya
The Malayan Tiger @ Harimau Malaya Symbol of Bravery, Strength and Grandeur. The Malayan Tiger @ Harimau Malaya (panthera tigris malayensis) was a symbol of bravery, strength and grandeur in then Malaya, and was always closely associated with the country. This was when vast jungles and rain-forests covered the still uncut and undeveloped geographical terrains of the country, and when animals roam freely without fear of humans.
It is found only in Peninsular Malaysia, not in Sabah or Sarawak. The Malayan Tiger @ Harimau Malaya is smaller than the Indo-chinese sub-specie, and closer in size to the Sumatran tiger (panthera tigris sumatrea). The average weight for adult males is 120kg and for females is 100kg. The average length (from head to tail) of males is 237cm while females is 200cm.
Until 2004, when research findings identified it as a different endemic sub-specie, it was previously categorised together with the Indochina tiger (panthera tigris corbetti). It is also known scientifically as panthera tigris jacksoni. Ubiquitous Spirit of the Tiger. The Malayan Tiger @ Harimau Malaya is a ubiquitous national icon -- it is everywhere. As a symbol of bravery, charm and regality, it is deservedly honored and depicted in the Coat of Arms of Malaysia, the nation.
