LSU Announces Timeline For Mike VII Search

LSU plans to have a new Mike the Tiger on campus this August, according to the Unversity.

Mike VII's habitat will be renovated starting in April and the school hopes to introduce the new mascot in August when the incoming freshman class arrives.

The schools also announced that the tradition of bringing Mike into Tiger Stadium during game days is going away and that they working to have the tiger habitat accredited as a tiger sanctuary. Per LSUSports.net:

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Responsible care for live exotic animals has evolved throughout the years, and LSU has evolved with it, as evidenced by the renovations to the tiger habitat in 1981 and the construction of an entirely new habitat in 2004-05. In that vein, LSU has decided that the tiger will not go into Tiger Stadium on home football game days. He will be out in his yard seven days a week. By having Mike in his yard on game days, it ensures that fans are able to see him throughout the day.

As further evidence of LSU’s dedication to providing the best, most responsible care for tigers, LSU is working to have the tiger habitat accredited as a tiger sanctuary. Becoming an accredited sanctuary means that LSU has met high standards of excellence in animal care and is operating ethically and responsibly. LSU believes that these changes are in the best interest of the longevity and ethical management of the LSU tiger mascot program.

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