Malaysia 2013 Endangered Big Cats

There are 9 species of wild cats in Malaysia.  Some of these species can only be found in Peninsular Malaysia, whereas some are just found in Borneo.

Wild cats are threatened by forest conversion and habitat loss due to development and agriculture, as well as rampant poaching.

60sen setenant · Harimau Kumbang ( Panthera pardus )

Leopard can only be found in Peninsular Malaysia.  it is the 2^nd largest wild cat species in Malaysia, weighs around 50kg.  they feed mainly on medium-sized mammals such as wild boars and barking deer, although they often take smaller prey as well.  The majority of leopards in Malaysia are melanistic, meaning their coats are black instead of spotted.

Panthera pardus is classified as Near Threatened under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.  Their population status is unknown.

80sen · Harimau Dahan ( Neofelis nebulosa )

The clouded leopard can only be found in mainland Asia, ranging from Nepal to China and SEA.  It is the 3^rd largest wild cat species in Peninsular Malaysia, weighs around 20kg.  They take a wide variety of prey, ranging from small mammals to medium sized animals.  They are agile climbers, often utilize trees for activities such as hunting and resting.

Neofelis nebulosa is classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.  Their population status is unknown.

80sen · Harimau Dahan  Sunda ( Neofelis diardi )

Harimau Dahan Sunda was recently classified as a separate species.  It can only be found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.  It is the largest predator in Borneo, weigh up to 20kg.  They prey on wide range of prey, ranging from small mammals to medium sized animals.  Harimau Dahan Sunda are agile climbers.

Neofelis diardi is classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.  Their population status is unknown.

MS RM3 · Harimau Malaya ( Panthera tigris jacksoni )

The Malayan Tiger is one of the 6 remaining tiger subspecies worldwide.  It is found only in Peninsular Malaysia.   It is the largest wild cat species in Malaysia, weighing up to 100kg.  their diet consists of mainly medium to large-sized hoofed mammals.

Panthera tigris jacksoni is classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.  There are estimated to be less than 500 wild Malayan Tiger in the wild. 

Technical Details

Date of Issue: 23-Dec-2013

Stamps

Denomination: 60sen (Setenant), 80sen (2 designs)

Stamp size: 50mm x 30mm

Paper: SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated

Printing Process: Litography

Perforation: 14

Stamp Sheet

Sheet Content: 20 stamps

Miniature Sheet

Stamp Value: RM3.00

Miniature sheet size: 110mm x 70mm

Stamp size in Miniature Sheet: 30mm x 50mm

First Day Cover

50sen

Folder

RM5.50

Stamp Designer: Hazel Design Sdn Bhd

Printer: Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd