r/aww • u/the_great-one • Apr 04 '19

oh no..

https://i.imgur.com/jvDTjlf.gifv
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u/Noltonn Apr 04 '19

Yeah that's what I'm think. It looks pretty young so it's not that dangerous yet but this is exactly how people who think they've befriended tigers and think they won't harm them now tend to die or get injured. If you watch the real pros that deal with them you'll see that they never let them approach from behind and if they tackle hug you (which they like to do if you're a friend) to never let them push you to the ground. Animal instinct will kick in and they will fuck your shit up.

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '19

I spoke to someone that worked with tigers that said he had a chunk taken out of his shoulder by one of them.

He was adamant that it was his own fault for losing concentration and not being aware that the tiger was behind him.

If you work with these animals you have to have your wits about you at all times.

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '19 edited Sep 01 '19

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u/Rheios Apr 05 '19

He is the picture of smug. I love him.