Camera traps have recorded at least two Sumatran tigers using a restored forest corridor in central Sumatra, according to conservationists. The images suggest reforestation efforts are helping reconnect fragmented habitat for one of the world’s most endangered big cats.

The corridor links patches of forest that had been cut off by logging and land conversion, improving movement for wildlife across a landscape that has long been under pressure. Conservation groups say restoring these connections is critical for tigers that need large territories and safe passage between hunting areas.

Sumatran tigers are listed as critically endangered, with habitat loss and poaching among the biggest threats to their survival. Experts involved in the project say the camera-trap sightings offer a sign that targeted restoration can deliver real benefits for biodiversity when degraded land is allowed to recover.

While the images do not reveal the full size of the tiger population in the area, they provide encouraging evidence that conservation work can improve the odds for rare species. For campaigners, the sightings are also a reminder that protecting forests is essential not only for wildlife, but for the long-term health of Sumatra’s ecosystems.