And the tiger will lie down with the pigs

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The discussion centers around a series of images depicting baby tigers and piglets coexisting at a zoo in Thailand. The zoo employs a unique practice of allowing animals from different species to wet-nurse one another, fostering tolerance and cross-species interactions. This approach not only enhances visitor appeal but also increases revenue for the zoo. Participants express amusement and affection for the images, particularly noting the cuteness of the piglets resting on the tiger.

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Now THAT'S cute!
 
I'll give you a fiver for the last pic on the right
 
Is that just because of the stripes?
 
OAQfirst said:
Is that just because of the stripes?

I was also thinking of that. What if one of the pig loses that cover ..:smile:
 
Nice bacon strips
 
Haha, that's great.
 
The real question is why the tiger wasn't dressed up like a pig...
 
Pengwuino said:
The real question is why the tiger wasn't dressed up like a pig...
Because the baby tigers would kill and eat it. Duh!
 
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OAQfirst said:
Because the baby tigers would kill and eat it. Duh!

:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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There pictures were taken at a zoo in Thailand. They take baby animals from their mothers and let animals of other species wet-nurse them so the animals grow up tolerating one another. The do it because the cross-species displays are popular with visitors and they make a lot more money. The tigress and her siblings were nursed alongside piglets with an adoptive pig mother.
 
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That's a great way to keep food fresh. Mmmmm, pigs in a blanket.
 
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My favorite is the 5 piglets laying on the tiger.
 
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Evo said:
My favorite is the 5 piglets laying on the tiger.

Probably the tiger's favorite too. There's nothing like a quick snack the moment you wake up! :biggrin:

I liked that picture the best also.
 

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