unlikely animal friendship that inspired the world has tragically
come to an end.
The long companionship between a Siberian tiger named Amur and
a goat named Timur dissolved in a fight Jan. 29.
Their friendship began when Timur was placed in the tiger’s habitat
as part of its twice weekly live animal feedings. The goat surprised
onlookers by not only refusing to be eaten, but actually kicking the
the tiger out of its bedding area.
Unfortunately, the relationship came to an end when Amur lashed
out at the goat after what officials refer to as “weeks” of bullying.
Apparently, Timur had been jumping on the tiger, poking it with its
horns and attempting to push it. According to The Siberian Times
the large cat grabbed the goat by the scruff of its neck and shook it
“like a kitten.”
Officials quickly entered the habitat, distracting the tiger in order to
remove Timur and give him emergency veterinary treatment.
Safari directors claim that Amur’s patience was likely pushed to the
limit due to a nearby female in heat.
We hope Amur and Timur can forgive each other and be reunited in
the future.


source: [url]news.yahoo.com/unlikely-goat-tiger-friendship-tragically-161915313.html[/url]

Finally. I knew it! One more opportunity and that goat might find itself in the cat's stomach.

Well that's friendship for you, its not always rosy

GreyLaw:
Finally. I knew it! One more opportunity and that goat might find itself in the cat's stomach.

lesson learnt

Goats are always stubborn