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About Malcolm B. Sullivan
Expertise
Anything about tigers and other large cats.

Experience
Work in zoos and I've read about cats my entire life (well, since I learned to read)

Education/Credentials
Im a highschool student, but I've worked with cats in zoos and studied about them for years.

 
   

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Topic: Tigers



Expert: Malcolm B. Sullivan
Date: 3/10/2008
Subject: A more than 850 pounds tiger

Question
A more than 850 pounds of tiger
Hello, experts! I am a animal lovers from China, I see a nearly 900 pounds (more than 850 pounds)  male Siberian tiger, and his name is Halloween, very well-developed, There are many 900-1100 pounds Siberian tigers in captivity , Do you feel that is a good thing?
My English is poor, I am sorry
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Answer
Hi, Tiger Fans

If those tigers you mention are obese, that is certainly not a good thing for them. Obese tigers can develop circulatory and skeletal problems and suffer from severe arthritis when they reach a certain age.

Best regards
         Malcolm  

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