Live Tiger to Attend LSU-Alabama Game After Nearly a Decade

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry orchestrates the return of a live tiger to Tiger Stadium, sparking debate over animal welfare.

A live Bengal tiger named Omar Bradley will be present at the LSU vs. Alabama game, marking the first time since 2015 a live tiger has been on the field.
The tiger is provided by Mitchel Kalmanson, a Florida-based exotic animal owner with a controversial history of animal escapes and USDA citations.
LSU's current mascot, Mike VII, will not attend due to the university's decision to keep him in his on-campus habitat for humane reasons.
Governor Jeff Landry and Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, both veterinarians, led efforts to revive the tradition despite LSU's initial resistance.
Animal rights groups like PETA have criticized the decision, citing concerns over the welfare of the tiger and Kalmanson's track record.