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Summer Holiday in Thailand 泰國曼谷客比 (Jul-2008)
chin:
While waiting, other "walk the tiger" group are joining us.
chin:
Playing dead?!
The tigers were taking naps right in front of our eyes. And this particular one sleep so deep that nobody can wake him up. I asked if the tigers were sedated with substance. The answer was No.
chin:
The monk was checking the "play dead" tiger, then tourists like us happily molest the sleeping tigers. ;)
This trip took place almost 1 year ago and I do not remember many of the details now. I think we were told that the tigers were fed cooked meat so they are not used to eat raw meat and reduce the chance of attacking human or other animals.
chin:
Whilte the main group was staying with the adult tigers, we ventured around and found this small young tiger taking a nap.
More photo ops.
chin:
We were told that the tiger temple started as a regular temple. One time someone rescued a tiger cub and the temple took in the tiger and provided care. To "tame" the tigers, the temple fed them only cooked meat.
Since then the temple acquired a reputation, and people start sending young unwanted animal to them. By now they have bears, horses, buffalos, deer, and other animals.
Before we visited the temple, our guide prepared cucumbers and other vegetable so we can feed the animals.
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