 In Sumatra, it was recorded in Kerinci Seblat, Gunung Leuser and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Parks.It occurs most probably in much lower densities than on Borneo.One explanation for this lower density of about 1.29 individuals per might be that on Sumatra it is sympatric with the Sumatran tiger, whereas on Borneo it is the largest carnivore.