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Bring on the tiger, I’ll fight it to the death
PETER FROST discovers a most obscene so-called sport – bare-knuckle fights against tigers

I HAVE written previously in these Ramblings that there are more captive tigers (Panthera tigris) in the US state of Texas than there are wild tigers in the rest of the world put together.

In Texas, it is simpler to own a tiger than a dangerous dog. According to estimates, there could be up to 5,000 tigers living in this southern state of the United States.

So what do they do with all these tigers? One huge trade is supplying cuddly young tiger cubs as the ultimate accessory for weddings, fashion shows, first nights and other glamorous events. 

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