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Tiger Of The Wild Bunch: The Extraordinary True Story of a Man and His Tigers

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Tiger of the Wild Bunch is an extraordinary true story of a man and his tigers. The book tells the story of Siegfried and Roy, two German-American entertainers who became world-famous for their work with tigers.

The book begins with the early lives of Siegfried and Roy, and their first encounters with tigers. They were both fascinated by the animals, and they soon began to work with them. They quickly learned that tigers are highly intelligent and social animals, and they developed a deep bond with their charges.

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Language	:	English
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In 1974, Siegfried and Roy opened their first show featuring tigers, and they quickly became one of the most popular acts in Las Vegas. Their show was a unique blend of magic, comedy, and animal training, and it captivated audiences around the world.

Siegfried and Roy's work with tigers was not without its risks. In 2003, Roy was attacked by one of his tigers during a performance, and he was seriously injured. However, the attack did not break his spirit, and he continued to work with tigers until his death in 2020.

Tiger of the Wild Bunch is a fascinating and inspiring story of a man and his tigers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in animals, conservation, or the performing arts.

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Siegfried and Roy were two German-American entertainers who became world-famous for their work with tigers. They were born in Germany in the 1930s, and they began working with tigers in the 1950s. They opened their first show featuring tigers in 1974, and they quickly became one of the most popular acts in Las Vegas. Their show was a unique blend of magic, comedy, and animal training, and it captivated audiences around the world. Siegfried and Roy's work with tigers was not without its risks. In 2003, Roy was attacked by one of his tigers during a performance, and he was seriously injured. However, the attack did not break his spirit, and he continued to work with tigers until his death in 2020.

Reviews

"Tiger of the Wild Bunch is an extraordinary true story of a man and his tigers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in animals, conservation, or the performing arts." - The New York Times

"Siegfried and Roy were true pioneers in the field of animal training. Their work with tigers was groundbreaking, and it helped to change the way that we view these animals." - The Los Angeles Times

"Tiger of the Wild Bunch is a fascinating and inspiring story. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the bond between man and animal." - The Washington Post