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re: Confirmed: There will be a Mike VII
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:02 am to BleedPurpleGold
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:02 am to BleedPurpleGold
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No, not really. Wild tigers have a much shorter life span and numerous health issues Mike doesn't deal with. As the post says:
Increased lifespan is not necessarily equal to overall quality of life. Look, I love zoos and the Mike tradition at LSU. However, any captive animal is prevented from doing things that they are naturally programmed to do. Wild Tigers roam for many miles and hunt for their prey. While he is given stimulation to help with his prey drive, it's not the same as hunting. Additionally, the larger enclosure helps with his need to wander but he is still only able to pace.
I recognize that he is given phenomenal care, and lives without the pressures of habitat loss and poaching. There are pros and cons to both situations. I just disagree that any captive tiger is 100% better off than every tiger in the wild.
This post was edited on 10/5/16 at 11:07 am
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Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:02 am to PapaPogey
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A white tiger would be so fricking legit
We could piss off PETA and BLM at the same time.
#WTM
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:05 am to Bmath
That's fair. I guess it depends on what factors you weigh higher than others in regard to quality of life. In any sense, it's not like we'll be capturing one from the wild, so it's a moot point.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:06 am to NorthshoreTiger76
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I'm sure PITA will bitch and moan about it. Hopefully LSU tells them to go fly a kite
Frick PETA, tell them to ride down the road to the Tiger Truck Stop if they really want something to bitch about.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:08 am to BleedPurpleGold
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That's fair. I guess it depends on what factors you weigh higher than others in regard to quality of life. In any sense, it's not like we'll be capturing one from the wild, so it's a moot point.
Indeed. I really hope they are able to secure one quickly.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:10 am to tigbit
Les Miles couldn't even get that courtesy and he is a human being 
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:12 am to GEAUXmedic
This really is possibly the WORST example PETA could ever pick for the mistreatment of a captive animal. Their energies would most obviously be best served elsewhere which all the more reaffirms that they are reaching for publicity and really hurts whatever credibility they have left. I was far more entertained by them throwing animal blood and feces on rich hollywood snobs. Wont make many enemies doing that shite these days.
This post was edited on 10/5/16 at 11:14 am
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:17 am to nola000
I'm not evening addressing the other side of this who thinks LSU kidnaps tiger cubs in remote India. Just find a tiger. This is an incredible tradition. Can't let this die.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:19 am to GEAUXmedic
Good. frick PETA.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:20 am to logjamming
I hope they get a cub.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:22 am to MSMHater
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Does not mean they will find one, nor does it mean reputable folks with tigers will sell or give to LSU under the new protocol
Just keep desperately holding onto that uninformed opinion.
actually I hope they find and get one..... It is in fact going to be more difficult than it has been in the past.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:22 am to TigerNlc
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I hope they get a cub.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:22 am to choupiquesushi
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:23 am to gjackx
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I think one was a boy
Obviously dumb question is obvious, but, if a female was available, would LSU pass?
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:24 am to choupiquesushi
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Does not mean they will find one, nor does it mean reputable folks with tigers will sell or give to LSU under the new protocol
Sorry, there is no more a reputable living arrangement or institution for a tiger than LSU.
If I were an exotic animal organization with tigers, I would do anything I could to place one of my tigers at LSU (all homerism aside) because I would know there is no place else in the world where he would have better treatment.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:25 am to TJG210
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:29 am to choupiquesushi
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it's not just peta...
Good lord. How many times is that biased hit piece going to be regurgitated. Every person quoted in that article has ties to PETA or sister organizations that try to advance the same ideas that PETA has. That article is incredibly one-sided and total junk as far as meeting journalistic standards.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:29 am to flyAU
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Obviously dumb question is obvious, but, if a female was available, would LSU pass?
Michelle the tiger would be right up F King's PC alley.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:35 am to GEAUXmedic
I wonder if they will expand the habitat while empty if they get some time?
Posted on 10/5/16 at 11:37 am to choupiquesushi
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actually I hope they find and get one..... It is in fact going to be more difficult than it has been in the past.
Doubling down on the idiocy. Bold strategy.
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