Every 29th of July, wildlife activists and conservators worldwide celebrate International Tiger Day. Notoriously known for their aggressive behavior and ruthless attacks on humans, tigers are one of the finest creatures on the face of the earth. Even humans sometimes like to refer to ourselves as tigers. Especially humans who want others to see them as tough! Below are some interesting tiger quotes you've probably never heard.
Related: for more tiger information, check out our tiger facts covering everything you need to know about the world's largest living cat species
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Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and essayist. Soyinka is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first sub-Saharan African to receive an honor in that category. He's also a strong critic of successive Nigerian governments. Soyinka also received the Europe Theatre Prize.
Tigers are actors. They don't need to roar to warn you to back off! They are smart, fast, and ready to pounce when they smell a threat or a good meal. Similarly, Soyinka's quote advises if you want to step up your game, and do anything to promote yourself or your business, you must act! There's no point broadcasting your next move before you make them. Just act.
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James-Collier is an actor and model who holds two degrees in Business and Marketing. James-Collier played Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey and later starred in a British horror film, The Ritual. News outlet The Guardian praised his performance, describing it as "a fierce screen presence."
Tigers are very unpredictable. They are wild and get angry too quickly. Don't taunt them even if they're caged.
One time at the San Francisco Zoo, a tiger, Titiana, killed one visitor and mauled two others. They later discovered that she'd attacked them because one of the victims was dangling a leg over. Animal observers consider tigers to have a very short anger fuse. They'd probably kill someone for a bite, even if they aren't hungry.
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Ruby Dee was an American actress, civil rights activist, poet, journalist, and screenwriter. Dee was a recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. She was also a member of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE).
We feel hurt when friends, neighbors, or even strangers attempt something negative toward us. Even when we lose those we love, we feel lost and aggrieved. We hardly forget those who loved or hurt us. And when we feel betrayed, we feel that urge, that emotional pull to fight back because, naturally, it's who we are deep down. We are emotional animals. But we're not the only animals with feelings. Elephants, monkeys, and tigers have emotions too.
Powerful Tiger Quotes That Will Increase Your Motivation
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Michael Ryan Flatley is an Irish-American former dancer, choreographer, and dancer, famously known for the Irish dance shows Riverdance, Fleet of Flames, and Celtic Tiger Live. Flatley holds the Guinness World Record for tap dancing 35 times per second.
Tigers are apex predators. They live on top of the food chain. So next time you hear someone say they feel like a tiger: they are ready to fight for what they want.
Are you trying to nail that promotion? Or maybe meet a monthly target at work? Take Flatley's Tiger quote is for you. Start thinking you are a tiger and you'll feel pumped. You'll start thinking there's nothing impossible if you get up and work for it.
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Other Quotes About Tigers To Inspire Strength, Bravery, And Determination
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Jorge Luis Borge Avecedo was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet, and a notable figure in Spanish language and universal literature. Borges is a massive contributor to philosophical literature and the fantasy genre, and travelled a lot, especially around Europe.
Humans are part of nature. But nature is human. What you do to the environment invariable comes back to affect you. Luis Borges' quote emphasizes this human-nature relationship.
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Tiger Quotes About Their Predatory Nature
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Ashlan Gorse Cousteau is an American explorer, adventurist, and journalist. Cousteau is an animal lover and a wildlife conservator.
Unlike adult lions that live in a Pride, adult tigers live alone. This makes it incredibly hard to spot it in the jungle.
Related: Read up about lions in our compilation of lion facts for more info on one of the other cat-like members of the big 5.
During a planned ambush in their territory, tigers lurk behind tall plants, bushes, trees, and anything that keeps them in the shadows, away from the prying eyes of their prey, cautiously stalking their prey in an attempt to get as close as possible.
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Jack Hanna is an American zookeeper and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Hanna is one of the most recognized animal experts in the United States.
Tigers are one of the largest cats in the world. Tigers can grow up to 3.3 meters in length and can weigh up to a freakin' 670 pounds (304kg). Unlike most cats, such as the lion, tigers are excellent swimmers and, surprisingly, enjoy being in the water. Tigers also have antiseptic saliva. Antiseptic? Yea! When they get a cut or bruise from a fight, one lick on that spot will kill all the germs. And stop any infections.
So yea, Jack Hanna's probably right with his Tiger quote. They are the most magnificent creatures in the entire world.
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Natalie Kay "Tippi" Hedren is an American actress, animal rights activist, and former model. Hedren's concern for animal safety started in 1969 when she gained insight into the plight of African lions. She owns her non-profit organization, the Roar Foundation, which supports and cares for lions and tigers.
Felines are carnivores, and we often refer to them as cats. They can hide or reveal their claws. Felines have slender, muscular bodies, strong jaws that can kill their prey in one bite, and diverse fur patterns. There are more than 34 species of cat in the world today, including the domestic cat. Hedren's right! That is a tremendous number.
Tiger Quotes About Protecting The Species
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Ratan Naval Tata is an Indian industrialist, philanthropist, and former chairman of Tata Sons. Tata is a huge supporter of rural development, education, and education.
Tigers are super hunters with powerful jaws strong enough to break the neck of a water buffalo. Generally, tigers are known to ambush and maul weaker prey. But Indian tigers, an incredibly more powerful species, go the extra mile. They occasionally attack and kill other predators such as the Indian leopard, Indian wolf, Indian jackal, fox, and mugger crocodile. If prey becomes scarce, Indian tigers also attack humans and elephants.
Remarkable Quotes About Tiger In Arts And Literature
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Peter Benchley was an American screen author, novelist, and ocean activist best known for the bestselling novel Jaws (amazon). Benchley is an advocate for marine conservation. Some of his works adapted for television were White Shark, The Deep, and Island.
If you are going to tackle life's challenges, you must learn to face them. In this Tiger quote, you must learn to face your fears, implies Benchley. What are you afraid of today? Perhaps you're scared of putting yourself out there, or maybe you're afraid you'll get mocked for your ideas. None of that'll matter. If you don't come out of hiding, nobody will notice your talents or skills.
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Ayelet Waldman is an Israeli-American novelist and essayist. She is a mystery novel writer and has written seven mystery novels in the series: The Mommy Track Mysteries (amazon). Waldman has also written essays on motherhood and is a political activist.
Tigers' cubs learn how to hunt at six months! No pampering whatsoever. If you're going to nurse your child to become someone great in life, according to Waldman, be a mother tiger. Don't spoil them. If they do something bad, let them know it's wrong, even if telling them will make them feel bitter.
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Philosophical Tiger Quotes To Think About
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Mao Zedong, popularly known as Chairman Mao, is regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern world history. Zedong is the founding father of the People's Republic of China. Although Zedong remains a controversial figure in China after failing to tighten China's population growth, many have praised him for improving the status of women.
Tigers will attack you when you provoke them. It is said that one swipe of a tiger's forelimbs is enough to kill a person or an animal. So next time when you are waking a tiger, take Zedong's advice...keep a good distance. Don't ever get so close.
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Conclusion
Tigers are one of the most beautiful animals in the world. Unlike lions, tigers are excellent swimmers and love getting wet. However, they are constantly under threat from poachers and hunters who kill them for their skin and trespassing. In China, for example, a tiger pelt can sell for about $10,000. That is a lot of motivation for poaching.
But we can save tigers and stop the killing. We can support their relocation to safer areas where they can roam freely without getting killed by greedy poachers. We can do this by giving back and donating to organizations focused on preserving tigers and other wild animals.