You can learn about all of the mikes in mike the tiger. This exhibit includes listen to a tiger s sounds, the bengal tiger and lsu, the first mike the tiger, the six tiger subspecies, and conservation of tigers worldwide. The roar of lsu, a student body vote declared the majority thought mike i needed to prove his. They debunk the myths, confirm the legends, and share priceless behindthescenes anecdotes as they chronicle the reign of each of the six mikes. Louisiana state university lsu has a different arrangement. Sheldon bivin tell the story of the famed mascot from the. The book covers the history of lsu tigers from the civil war company known as the tiger. Mike the tiger has symbolized the spirit and resolve of louisiana state university for nearly seventy years. Mike the tiger has symbolized the spirit and resolve of louisiana sta. He debuted in tiger stadium on the evening of the florida vs. For the youngest fans of louisiana state university sports, mike the tiger is the.
Mikes caretakers lsu mike the tiger louisiana state university. Boys and girls visiting campus beg to stop by mikes brandnew. Baker has served as mike s personal veterinarian since 1996. Following mikes death, a fund was established to perpetuate his memory by mounting his pelt in a lifelike manner and displaying him at the universitys louisiana museum of natural history, where it remains to this day. My care is provided by the lsu school of veterinary. The habitat incorporates natural substrates, including grass, and also includes elements of lsus renaissance architecture and facts educating mikes visitors on the living subspecies of tigers. Construction on the current tiger habitat began in november 2004 and was completed in august 2005. In this completely updated and visually stunning new edition of mike the tiger, david g. They explore mikes daily routine, playtime, health care, travel arrangements, and likes and dislikes. Lsu fans proudly vaunt the superiority of their mascot, but few may know the complete history. Readers can delve into the history of lsus tiger tradition.
Lsu fans proudly vaunt the superiority of their mascot, but few may know the complete history of the mikes who have intimidated opponents and inspired the. More childrens books textbooks textbook rentals best books of the month. For the youngest fans of louisiana state university sports, mike the tiger is the main attraction. I am the only live tiger living on a college campus in the u. This exhibit includes listen to a tigers sounds, the bengal tiger and lsu, the first mike the tiger, the six tiger subspecies, and conservation of tigers worldwide. Everything you should know about lsu mascot, mike the tiger. The lsu mascot, mike the tiger, is a real bengal tiger. Mike i would assume his duties only three days after arriving on. He was moved into his new home on august 25, 2007, and was introduced to the lsu community on september 1, 2007. He is a professor at the lsu school of veterinary medicine, where he is director of the division of laboratory animal medicine and attending veterinarian for lsu. He was officially declared mike vi at a ceremony held on september 14, 2007. He created a legacy in which mike the tiger has come to symbolize the heart and soul of lsu athletics.
Lsu students staged a campus strike equal to none to welcome their new tiger mascot to campus. Originally named sheik, the new mascot was renamed in honor of mike chambers, lsu. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Fiercely confident, keenly competitive, and marvelously clever, he reigns nobly from his home just outside tiger stadium. In 1976, the lsu school of veterinary medicine began providing the tigers care.
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