There are more Sumatran tigers in captivity than live in the wild . In the wild , as populations decline , animals start to mate with their close relatives creating problems associated with inbreeding . Keeping animals in sanctuaries can serve an important purpose , says Jenni Watts . But it also has a downside. Without action all endangered species will have to live behind bars .
There are more Sumatran tigers in captivity than live in the wild . Keeping animals in sanctuaries can serve an important purpose , says Jenni Watts . But it also has a downside. Without action all endangered species will have to live behind bars .