Another Cat That Likes to Swim

A previous post noted that jaguars are one of the few members of the feline family that likes to swim.

There’s another cat that enjoys getting wet, and his name is Odin:

An article from the UK’s Daily Mail provides background on this beautiful white Bengal tiger. He’s a six-year-old male that lives at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Zoo in California.

Like jaguars, and unlike othe felines, tigers enjoy the water. They may be the most powerful swimmer among land-based animals. Since Tigers are based in the hot climates of Asia, they enjoy a dip in rivers and lakes in order to cool down. They will also use wter to hunt prey, since they know that other animals need a drink too.

As the pictures above and below show, Odin is an accomplished swimmer. He was raised at the zoo and his trainer discovered that he liked to chase lumps of meat when they were thrown into a pool.

Remember, tigers are endangered and can use your help to make sure they do not become extinct!