Tiger

January 19th, 2008 at 10:21 · Filed Under Animals 

I love tiger. It is so beautiful, especially the head. Tiger is the largest of the four big cats in the panthera genus. Tiger is native in the southern and eastern Asia. It is an apex predator and an obligate carnivore. I like to watch tiger in actions. Their movement is so light, stealthy but powerful.

Many years ago, there was a family at Sinn Hoe Garden, Bukit Baru keeping some tigers in their house compound. It was a hot topic and main attraction in this housing estate as well as in the town. Many people flocked to that house to see some tigers running loose in the house compound.

I was no exemption and joined the crowds. The house owner appeared to be the parent of a St David’s students. He was my junior and he knew me. So, I got the chance to be invited into their home and had a close encounter with their tigers. There were a few young cubs too. They were very playful. Their fur was so nice to touch.

Later, a news broke out. The owner was attacked by one of the tiger. Instantly, the news spread and haunted everyone especially people living at the estate. Soon, under social pressure, the owner had to give up his tigers and sent them to the zoo.

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3 Responses to “Tiger”

  • m on January 20th, 2008 9:19 1

    Yes, they are nice to look at but do be careful – they are still wild animals and can attack,no matter how gentle or tame they may look. Please do not take your chance nor expose your children to such risks – besides the owners of such wild animals are strictly liable if anyone is hurt but it is not worth it. I know of my classmate’s aunt who has her head bit off while taking a picture with a tiger at a “zoo” where tourists get a chance to take pictures with these animals.

  • Adrian Hoe on January 20th, 2008 11:11 2

    Her head bit off? That’s terrible! Many years back, this happened in one of the SEA countries. Can’t remember which country is that.

  • Tiger on January 25th, 2008 20:22 3

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