In 1858, my ancestors may have had the opportunity to see a tiger. Animal trainer A. Lovell exhibited an Australian bear and a Bengal tiger in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nashville Union and American, 18 February 1858, page 3. Available from Chronicling America.
Clearly, back in 1858 people were not thinking about the welfare and protection of these animals. Thankfully, awareness has increased.
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