http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX9o5DXZMrs

 

O_O This is not cute. THIS IS DANGEROUS. That man is seriously putting everyone in danger by doing this. O_O Tigers can be kind to people they like/trust but they could become dangerous when you least expect. Trust me. I have first hand experience.  But you don't need that too see that this is BAD. You just need common sense which he clearly has NONE of. 

One of my uncle's friends had a tiger years ago. It was huge but I have to admit it was very, very dangerous.

Day in the life of Calvin

It's domesticated, so it's not going to outright attack him unless he attacks it. Plus, that's freakin awesome

Edited April 24, 201312 yr by Hei

Awww... Hobbes is all grown up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX9o5DXZMrs

 

O_O This is not cute. THIS IS DANGEROUS. That man is seriously putting everyone in danger by doing this. O_O Tigers can be kind to people they like/trust but they could become dangerous when you least expect. Trust me. I have first hand experience.  But you don't need that too see that this is BAD. You just need common sense which he clearly has NONE of. 

Yeah seriously. Poor little dog to the right of the guy is scared to death. This guy one day is gonna get killed by the Tiger most likely.

It's domesticated, so it's not going to outright attack him unless he attacks it. Plus, that's freakin awesome

 

Wild animals like these can be trained but never fully domesticated.  Especially with wild cats like tigers, they can be unpredictable.  Other owners and animal keepers have been killed or nearly so from tigers.  They are wonderful creatures, but not meant to cohabitate with humans.

 

Another problem with having tigers as pets is how expensive it is.  It's easily over 100k a year to keep them.  Owners end up abandoning them because of this.  It's only been in the last decade or so that reserves have been made for abandoned wild animals but, if the trend increases, who knows if they will be able to accommodate so many animals.

It's domesticated, so it's not going to outright attack him unless he attacks it. Plus, that's freakin awesome

That's actually a common misconception, tigers are not domesticated animals. Oishii made a very good point that they can be unpredictable. However, can they grow up to like/trust certain people? Yeah, Kevin Richardson (he works with lions and hyenas) is a prime example of that. But even people like him are super weary and if they are working directly with wild animals, are always super careful. They never take these situation lightly. The reality is the only truly "domesticated" animals are ones that have been raised by humans for thousands of years (ie, dogs, cows, pigs...I would say cats but even experts say they aren't fully domesticated ). And that tiger could outright attack him over a number things--territory, food, aggression...existing. I get that a lot with the tigers I work with (I do not work with them hands on though). T_T They are offended by the fact I am standing in their vision .

Edited April 24, 201312 yr by Spiney

Wild animals like these can be trained but never fully domesticated.  Especially with wild cats like tigers, they can be unpredictable.  Other owners and animal keepers have been killed or nearly so from tigers.  They are wonderful creatures, but not meant to cohabitate with humans.

 

Another problem with having tigers as pets is how expensive it is.  It's easily over 100k a year to keep them.  Owners end up abandoning them because of this.  It's only been in the last decade or so that reserves have been made for abandoned wild animals but, if the trend increases, who knows if they will be able to accommodate so many animals.

That's actually a common misconception, tigers are not domesticated animals. Oishii made a very good point that they can be unpredictable. However, can they grow up to like/trust certain people? Yeah, Kevin Richardson (he works with lions and hyenas) is a prime example of that. But even people like him are super weary and if they are working directly with wild animals, are always super careful. They never take these situation lightly. The reality is the only truly "domesticated" animals are ones that have been raised by humans for thousands of years (ie, dogs, cows, pigs...I would say cats but even experts say they aren't fully domesticated ). And that tiger could outright attack him over a number things--territory, food, aggression...existing. I get that a lot with the tigers I work with (I do not work with them hands on though). T_T They are offended by the fact I am standing in their vision .

I had no idea that they couldn't fully be domesticated, my bad on that I can see why a tiger would be dangerous though, I mean, just look at the size of it. But it is pretty cool that the guy sorta made "friends" with him/her, seeing as it's purring or something. Just hope that dude doesn't get hurt or anything, that wouldn't be the best.

I had no idea that they couldn't fully be domesticated, my bad on that I can see why a tiger would be dangerous though, I mean, just look at the size of it. But it is pretty cool that the guy sorta made "friends" with him/her, seeing as it's purring or something. Just hope that dude doesn't get hurt or anything, that wouldn't be the best.

 

That purring is what we call chuffing Tigers use at a form of greeting. Or they try to manipulate you b/c they know you think it sounds cute . Sry, I can go on and on about the tigers...>_> so I am gunna shut up about it now

Edited April 24, 201312 yr by Spiney

I WANTS A TIGER :D:D:D:D:D