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EXOTIC ENDANGERED WILDLIFE - Malayan Tiger
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The Malayan tiger is the national animal of Malaysia
Two tigers are depicted as supporters in the coat of arms of Malaysia. It symbolises bravery and strength to Malaysians. It is also the nickname for the Malaysian national football team. The tiger has been given various nicknames by Malaysians, notably "Pak Belang," which literally means "Uncle Stripes." Pak Belang features prominently in folklore as one of the adversaries of Sang Kancil (the mouse deer).
The Malayan tiger was featured on Special Service Group insignia.
There is no clear difference between the Malayan and the Indochinese tiger when specimens from the two regions are compared cranially or in pelage. No type specimen was designated
Malayan tigers appear to be smaller than Indian ones. From measurements of 11 males and 8 females, the average length of a male is 8 ft 6 in, and of a female 7 ft 10 in .
