Friendship has no geographical boundaries. It comes in a variety of forms and sizes, and it defies all expectations. Who says that in the wild, creatures who are meant to be adversaries can’t become friends instead? They even have a special bond with one another. Even though it’s heartbreaking to think of their eventual separation, these extraordinary friends nonetheless look forward to their time together.
Today’s story is about the cute and lively timber wolf and Bengal tiger pups. When the cubs were just two weeks old, they were introduced to each other. To protect their survival, they were taken from their moms and nurtured at TIGERS – The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Two cubs formed an instant connection. They quickly became close friends and enjoyed spending time together. They never consider that as they get older or are released back into nature, they may become sworn foes. The baby wolf and tiger were having a good time together. They had a great time staying with their buddies. The wolf cub was almost double the size of its tiger bedfellow at three months old. The wolf cub’s strength and energy were put to good use. Its favorite game is wrestling with a companion without injuring each other.
It’s interesting to note that the tiger cub seemed to “dominate” over its canine companion. He was a little smaller than the wolf, but he would grow up to be a magnificent creature. “For the time being, the tigers will be at a size and weight disadvantage compared to their canine counterparts. Although the wolves are larger after three months, as I am sure you would have figured out already, in another five months, it will be the tigers who will be able to push the wolves aside,” stated Doc Bhagavan, the founder of TIGERS International.
When the baby animals reached the age of one year, they were forced to be separated. The tiger cub weighed around 250lb at the time, while the wolf was 180lb. Their physical differences, as well as their differences in species, are obvious. Despite the fact that the couple no longer lives together, they had a happy childhood together. Isn’t this something special?
