There are probably a great number of people who would like to own a tiger. However, owning a tiger can present you with a number of issues that could complicate your lifestyle greatly. For this very reason, it is important to do research and contemplate all the relative issues before deciding to own a big cat.
By saying that tame wild cats are "extremely unpredictable and dangerous creatures," people show their lack of understanding of animal behavior. These statements are wild exaggerations of the reality. Even wild animals in-situ (i.e. roaming untamed in the wilderness) do not behave in a dangerous, unpredictable fashion. Every animal has species-specific behavior patterns. These behaviors can be learned and understood by the owners of such animals in captivity, especially since they are very similar to the be
However, many people don't feel that adopting a tiger from the zoo makes much difference. After all, these animals aren't in any danger of extinction, and they have already been displaced from their natural habitat. They would rather see wild tigers protected from the zoos themselves. If this describes you, then you might consider adopting a wild tiger. The Tiger Foundation (tigers.ca) offers a one sponsor per tiger program. This foundation protects tigers that are still in the wild. Under this program, you