Tuesday, 15 May 2012

They're grrreat: Tiger tries to grab Frosties from his keeper



This big cat seems more interested in Tony the Tiger’s Frosties than making a meal of a man


Best pals: Ashley and Shosho


When man meets tiger it is normally pretty clear who will be having whom for breakfast.  But this big cat seems more interested in Tony the Tiger’s Frosties than making a meal of a man.


South African Wrangler Ashley Gombert interacts with Shosho, a 250kg male tiger at the Seaview Lion Park


South African Wrangler Ashley Gombert interacts with Shosho, a 250kg male tiger at the Seaview Lion Park


South African Wrangler Ashley Gombert interacts with Shosho, a 250kg male tiger at the Seaview Lion Park


The incredible moment was captured at the Seaview Lion Park, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, between keeper Ashley Gombert and Shosho, a male Siberian tiger.  

During the playtime Shosho not only came face to face with his keeper but also whisker to whisker with the fictional Tony the Tiger.  

At eight-foot-tall the Siberian tiger may be a member of the world’s largest cat species but that didn’t stop the playful predator from getting up close and personal with his human best friend.


South African Wrangler Ashley Gombert interacts with Shosho, a 250kg male tiger at the Seaview Lion Park


South African Wrangler Ashley Gombert interacts with Shosho, a 250kg male tiger at the Seaview Lion Park


South African Wrangler Ashley Gombert interacts with Shosho, a 250kg male tiger at the Seaview Lion Park


Mr Gombert, an expert in handling big cats, may be six-foot two-inches tall, but when he is being leapt on by Shosho even he is dwarfed by the mighty animal.  

The pair also share a kiss and cuddle and sometimes they even go for a dip together in a nearby creek.



1 comment:

  1. What a man! Oh my God look at Shosho.. it is so damn majestic. Love all the pics.. How I wish to be in South Africa and how I wish I take atleast one pic like this with one of the Big cat...

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