But where can the big cats go? The deadly mauling in San Francisco underscores the paradox of zoos today.
By Susan McCarthy
Tigers are among zoo visitors' favorite animals. They're also one reason many people hate zoos. Saddened by the picture of misery presented by the tiger who repetitively paces back and forth, back and forth, some people never go back.
"Tigers simply don't belong in the zoo," says Adam Roberts, senior vice president of the animal advocacy organization Born Free USA. "Tigers don't belong on concrete, tigers don't belong behind bars, and frankly, tigers don't belong near people."
My personal strong feelings are that the young men mauled and the one who was killed WERE taunting that tiger. Instead of suing the SF Zoo, they should be under arrest for animal cruelty or whatever laws there are for provoking a magnificent dangerous creature. They paid the price by the wrath of the tiger. I'm just sorry it wasn't a trophy hunter that got mauled.
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