BACKYARD TIGERS! - Big Cat TV

We recently rescued a liger and 2 tigers from a failed backyard sanctuary in Mississippi, join Scott Lope as he introduces viewers to Alex and Cookie the tigers we rescued. Listen to how they have adapted to life at Big Cat Rescue and watch them eat their dinner!

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[br1p87]

Question: regarding Alex's behavior of jumping on (actually: attacking) someone each time they turn their back on him - I actually know it is something that Tigers are "supposed" to do. Apparently, turning your back and moving away from the tiger basically makes her recognize you as a prey - triggering predatory behavior. I am surprised to hear that you perceive this behavior as "unusual". Why do you think this is not happening with the other tigers you have in your sanctuary?

[BigCatRescue]

@br1p87 You're right given this opportunity many of our tigers may do something similar, yet Alex was doing this all the time and it's not a good behavior to have, so like Scott said we didn't encourage this like his previous friends in Mississippi. H as calmed down alot now :)

[attagirl88]

I think you guys are doing a great job but the only thing I didn't agree with was at the end of the video when you mentioned that Cookie gets aggressive when it comes to food. ANY animal gets aggressive during meal time -- even your pet dog would. That doesn't mean they're ready to kill people. Check out Christian the lion, you'll be surprised.

[BigCatRescue]

Thanks :) True with many animals when it comes to food they're aggressive, but we KNOW these cats are always capable of attacking and killing if they feel like it! Christian the lion is exemption to the rule. His owners knew it was ready to move him on because he was getting too rough and they were just lucky he wasn't aggressive when they encountered him later on.

[MrAssassin369]

It's kind of funny how Cookie tried to mark you as her territory.(spraying you) :D

[BigCatRescue]

Yeah, I know you need to have quick reflexes, never been sprayed yet though, so far so good! :)

[noxzorz]

Hai Cookie!

- *ROAR*

[tuktukskagal]

Sadto know that Cookie had her claws removed.People

are so ignorant when it comes to wild animals.Cats have clawsfora reason.Declawing should be illegal.Period!You

should make a video on this subject.Beautiful tigers.

[BoneBeast]

I know everyone wants to beat these animals but let's be real any big cat will rip your face off I've heard when they attack with its paw the force can be up to10 000pounds.

[Mack21187]

Alex doesn't want to be fed...he wants to HUNT

[humanpotential7]

When cookie wanted to be petted that is the social conditioning of being around humans her entire life. When she growled as a person approaches her food, that is her own biology at work.

[AdvertChild98]

Alex and Cookie are so cute!!

[br1p87]

@BigCatRescue Thx for the explanation!

[bakurashira]

haha... she sprayed on you!!! and at the camera man?.. :)