All articles tagged with #tiger
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
An animal handler named Ryan Easley was fatally attacked by a tiger during a show at a private tiger preserve in Oklahoma, with the incident highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals. Easley's death is linked to a tiger previously associated with Joe Exotic, and the tragedy has prompted calls for increased safety and ethical considerations in animal performances.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A tiger killed its handler, Ryan Easley, during a performance at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, prompting an investigation into the incident and raising concerns about the safety and ethics of using wild animals for entertainment.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
An animal handler named Ryan Easley was killed by a tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals. The preserve canceled tours and expressed condolences, while PETA noted Easley's connections to notable tiger trainers. The incident follows recent animal attacks worldwide.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
A handler at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma was fatally mauled by a tiger he owned, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising concerns about big cat captivity, especially given the handler's connections to controversial figures like Joe Exotic.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
An animal handler named Ryan Easley was killed by a tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in southeastern Oklahoma, highlighting the risks involved in wildlife care. The preserve canceled all tours following the incident.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
A tiger handler linked to 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic was killed in an attack by a big cat at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals and sparking calls from animal rights groups to end the use of wild animals in performances.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A wildlife preserve in southeastern Oklahoma reported the death of animal handler Ryan Easley, who was killed by a tiger during an incident at the facility, highlighting the risks involved in handling big cats.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A caretaker named Ryan Easley was killed by a tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in southeastern Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers associated with working closely with wild animals. The preserve has canceled all tours following the incident.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
A tiger handler, Ryan Easley, was fatally mauled at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising calls from PETA to retire wild animals to sanctuaries. Easley was remembered as a passionate advocate for wildlife, especially big cats.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSET
A 12-year-old tiger named Zeus was euthanized at the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia, and 95 animals were impounded as part of an investigation by the Attorney General's Office's Animal Law Unit. The details of the investigation have not been disclosed, but the zoo owner confirmed the euthanization, stating that Zeus was sick and wouldn't eat. Critics argue that the zoo's practices prioritize profit over animal welfare, citing previous violations and inhumane treatment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
A video from a wilderness reserve in India shows an elephant asserting its dominance over a tiger by refusing to let it access a watering hole. The footage shows the elephant exiting the pond and chasing the tiger away with a slow-speed charge and a trumpet blast. The video also highlights the issue of mobile phones being used in protected areas.