I'm not sure if TOM III has a sister (or if she's white) but he does have a white brother that the Wisconsin sanctuary named Memphis in honor of this donation.

The only tigers likely to be left in 50 years will be the ones in captivity. It's more important than ever to do our part to keep them alive.

Just run him loose like the Buffalo at Colorado.

History of Mike the Tiger

(05-24-2016 01:26 PM)TheUpsetSpecial Wrote:  Both TOM and Mike are from rescues/sanctuaries. So living in the wild was never an option for them. Considering that, they both have it pretty good. But, IMO, Mike's digs are a little better. That cat is liv'n large.

One of the coolest things to do on LSU's campus on any day is visit the huge 15,000 sq ft habitat of Mike the Tiger, which is located right next to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and near Tiger Stadium. LSU fans raised $3 Million almost 10 years ago to get this habitat built, as their old facility was around 2,000 sq ft.

LSU has done a great job building an amazing facility on their campus that students, visitors and fans can enjoy...all while giving a beautiful animal that was BORN in captivating (only reason its alive today) a place to live and play.

Here's a live Mike The Tiger Web Cam that shows just a portion of his cool play pen (he was rolling around near the edge earlier today).

http://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=tigercam

In 50 years there will be no wild tigers.

Just put him down now and avoid the rush. Put him out of his misery.

(05-25-2016 07:08 AM)BuccTiger Wrote:  Put him out of his misery.

But thats the thing...he is not in misery (or pain) today.

(05-25-2016 07:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(05-25-2016 07:08 AM)BuccTiger Wrote:  Put him out of his misery.

But thats the thing...he is not in misery (or pain) today.

Until he gets radiation treatment and is like wtf?

Mike is a magnificent looking tiger.

(05-25-2016 07:03 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(05-24-2016 01:26 PM)TheUpsetSpecial Wrote:  Both TOM and Mike are from rescues/sanctuaries. So living in the wild was never an option for them. Considering that, they both have it pretty good. But, IMO, Mike's digs are a little better. That cat is liv'n large.

One of the coolest things to do on LSU's campus on any day is visit the huge 15,000 sq ft habitat of Mike the Tiger, which is located right next to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and near Tiger Stadium. LSU fans raised $3 Million almost 10 years ago to get this habitat built, as their old facility was around 2,000 sq ft.

LSU has done a great job building an amazing facility on their campus that students, visitors and fans can enjoy...all while giving a beautiful animal that was BORN in captivating (only reason its alive today) a place to live and play.

Here's a live Mike The Tiger Web Cam that shows just a portion of his cool play pen (he was rolling around near the edge earlier today).

http://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=tigercam

P5 money. Even the mascots benefit.

I think working with big cats can be dangerous. Sometime my house cat will just playfully pounce on me for no reason. Cats are neurotic. http://www.independent.co.uk/property/ho...17176.html

It'd be really cool if we could get a facility built on the campus. I know Tennessee has some wild animal rule that forced the move to Mississippi, but it seems they could do something in conjunction with the Memphis Zoo.

(05-27-2016 03:17 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  It'd be really cool if we could get a facility built on the campus. I know Tennessee has some wild animal rule that forced the move to Mississippi, but it seems they could do something in conjunction with the Memphis Zoo.

Good idea.

Knowing lsu fans im surprised he doesnt have a venereal disease

Flowers from Reveille

(05-27-2016 04:03 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Knowing lsu fans im surprised he doesnt have a venereal disease

Shhhh!
I am in Baton Rouge in a hotel room full of LSU fans.
Might go see Mike while I am here.

(05-27-2016 05:15 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 04:03 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Knowing lsu fans im surprised he doesnt have a venereal disease

Shhhh!
I am in Baton Rouge in a hotel room full of LSU fans.
Might go see Mike while I am here.

I hope you survived.

(05-27-2016 11:02 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 05:15 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 04:03 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Knowing lsu fans im surprised he doesnt have a venereal disease

Shhhh!
I am in Baton Rouge in a hotel room full of LSU fans.
Might go see Mike while I am here.

I hope you survived.

I did. Mike underwent radiation treatment today.

(05-29-2016 12:36 AM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 11:02 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 05:15 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 04:03 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Knowing lsu fans im surprised he doesnt have a venereal disease

Shhhh!
I am in Baton Rouge in a hotel room full of LSU fans.
Might go see Mike while I am here.

I hope you survived.

I did. Mike underwent radiation treatment today.

I hope for a speedy recovery and an unexpected long term success.

(05-29-2016 07:54 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(05-29-2016 12:36 AM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 11:02 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 05:15 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(05-27-2016 04:03 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Knowing lsu fans im surprised he doesnt have a venereal disease

Shhhh!
I am in Baton Rouge in a hotel room full of LSU fans.
Might go see Mike while I am here.

I hope you survived.

I did. Mike underwent radiation treatment today.

I hope for a speedy recovery and an unexpected long term success.

My understanding is that this treatment is what will allow him to make it a couple of more years.