Mike VI (RIP)

Discussion in 'The Tiger's Den' started by COTiger, Oct 5, 2016.

  1. tigerbait3

    tigerbait3 Freshman

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    on second thought, why dont we just get two tigers this time. then they can have lovely baby mikes. more the merrier.
     
  2. LSUTiga

    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    He was a tough old stubborn ass. They'll have trouble finding another one that matches our fans so well.
     
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    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    tirk wants a war eagle. shane, a chicken with a beer can sticking out its ass.
     
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    Poor Mike. I just hope the docs are giving him some good drugs to keep him comfortable and reduce his pain.
     
  5. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    Sucks man, the Tiger is one of the most beautiful creatures on this planet. At least we know he will be very comfortable on his last ride. Hold that Tiger
     
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    Just another group of idiots with too much time on their hands looking for something to bitch about. Not to mention that they fail to realize that he lives better than a lot of people do his tiger palace; relatively speaking. But don't let facts get in the way of a good protest.
    I couldn't agree more. I know it would cost more for 2 tigers (or more when the female spits out a litter of kittens), but you think homeboy ever misses, um, 'companionship'? I guess there's no guarantees that they would be compatible and it would be too expensive to risk it.
     
  7. BAY0U BENGAL

    BAY0U BENGAL I'm a Chinese Bandit

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    It really is sad. That Mike VI has so much personality. I hate bad news like this.
     
  8. LSU_4_LIFE

    LSU_4_LIFE Founding Member

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    Godspeed old friend
     
  9. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    Tigers are solitary animals. The male would prolly kill the female if she wasn't in heat. Or maybe I'm wrong.
     
  10. GiantDuckFan

    GiantDuckFan be excellent to each other Staff Member

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    I think you're right,.. but I could'nt find anything totally conclusive.

    Male tigers are especially solitary and never stay with a female with cubs, which they will kill,.., a mated pair will sometimes socialize together, but only a little and rarely.

    Even when the female is in heat, breeding is a dangerous dance,.. tigers are very picky when it comes to a mate. A male Sumatran tiger killed a female earlier this year at the Sacramento zoo.

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/02/13/rare-female-tiger-killed-by-her-would-be-mate-in-a-california-zoo/
     
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