Sure, they look harmless.
Just over-sized kittens, right?
They are around curious tourists all the time.
Well, those were some of my thoughts at the time I was entering the tiger's cage and reaching out to stroke its hide.
No doubt the trainers sensed my ever-so-slight apprehension to enter the cage when one of them whispered in my ear "this particular tiger likes Canadian meat". Thanks. The humor definitely took the edge off.
I was wondering if I should have my head examined when walking into the cage, but then was glad to have the experience when it was over.
So now that I'm experienced around tigers, I won't be quite so apprehensive next time I'm walking in a jungle of Thailand and meet up with one of these Bengals...?
Ya, no doubt... let me have this one.
