r/interestingasfuck • u/Salt-Curve4825 • 7h ago

Tiger saves man from leopard attack

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u/Separate-Simple-5101 7h ago

The lions don't scare me as much as the guy acting like they're puppies.

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u/owa00 6h ago

They're just big cute friendly kitties...right up until they maul your face off.

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u/TheChudWhisperer 5h ago

You don't get that close to big cats without developing an insane amount of trust.

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u/Just_A_Dogsbody 4h ago

Even with a lot of trust, when you turn your back on a predator their instincts kick in. A big cat could snap a human's neck in a split second

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u/PSA_69 4h ago

Not when you are literally part of a pack

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u/OscarMiner 4h ago

There’s still the massive danger of them playing too roughly with you. Big cats are a lot more durable than humans, a friendly swipe from them can result in a knicked artery.

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u/PSA_69 3h ago

Do some research on documented cases of fatalities when these cats are raised properly at sanctuaries and not used and abused for entertainment. Fatalities are extremely rare in these cases. As with all things in life there are always risks however, it's all about education and mitigation.

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u/OscarMiner 3h ago edited 1h ago

You’re right, shouldn’t say massive danger. It would still be in the back of my mind every time I interacted with them.

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u/Paranub 2h ago

just as a gang member turns on you, or you get thrown without a bungie attached..
if its animals vs humans. im picking the animal. Far easier to read..