Big Cat Enthusiast Owns Six Tigers And Two Lions

Big Cat Enthusiast Owns Six Tiger And Two Lions

A BIG cat enthusiast keeps six tigers and two lions in his back yard with one of his beasts weighing a massive 700lbs. Carl Bovard knows that he is dicing with death every time he wrestles with his huge felines but considers it a risk worth taking to raise awareness about endangered species. Carl set up Single Vision – his educational, non-profit company – nine years ago and welcomes tours to his house and garden where his wild animals live with him. His biggest tiger is a Siberian named Samson – he weighs more than 700lbs and is over nine and a half feet tall when he stands on his back legs. Before they go out into the massive enclosure in Carl’s back garden all of his animals live in his modest Florida home. Despite the controversy that comes with keeping and breeding big cats in captivity Carl believes that his organisation is helping tigers and lions.

Videographer / Director: Laurentiu Garofeanu
Producer: Dan Howlett
Editor: Kyle Waters

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[krisr.]

"where is the wild these days?"
Damn, someone get the man a mic so he can drop it

[sunnchilde]

I don't think that anyone will try to rob his house. He can put of a sign "Beware of Lion" hahaha

[sandynegron]

I wish big cats weren't capable of killing us because their so adorable. I just want to kiss them without dying lol

[ahmetocak]

As long as they're kept in healthy, clean and suitable environments. They have every need to be in captivity. In the next 10 years these animals will not be roaming the earth. Other than the captive ones.
Being held in a good captivity means being bred in healthy environments which then gives us more animals.
I definitely approve of this.
They are not being hunted.
They are not being starved.
They are safe.
They are healthy.

[AlexanderHarris]

Well, at least he's realistic about the dangers. That's more than I can say for other big cat owners.

[jassiusclay]

Tiger "Can we eat him yet?"
Lion takes a few good licks of human's head Lion: "Not yet. One more Christmas, and then he should be fat enough."

[TrustyPal]

1:07 disappointed dogs thinking "look at all that delicious meet we will never see again" lol

[YTSunnys]

These tigers are sort of like my dog, except they're tigers.

[mesmylimkiesa]

"I've never been nervous"
Sticks the bowl of meat through the gate as fast as possible

[alasskaluna]

I was a bit skeptical at first but after watching the vid I have nothing but admiration for this guy. The cats are clearly well cared for with adequate space and enrichment and most importantly his main aim is educating people about their plight in the wild. Much respect to you Sir and keep up the good work!!! :)

[leelavidal]

I don't think he's crazy at all! I think he's a great human being trying to save these animals and do what he can. We need more people like him

[transrightspanda]

"i've never been nervous"
*quickly and nervously throws food through a gap behind the safety of a fence*

[TheShowerofSlime]

It's bad enough that their habitats are being destroyed, poachers sadden me the most. If the cats are safe and happy with him, keep up the good work.

[nlnooonln]

"where is the wild these days", F***ING AGREE 100%

[DCONightingale]

They really are just big kitties. ...with razor sharp teeth and incredible strength and the ability to rip a person to shreds without breaking a sweat. Beautiful animals.

[ilyashamid]

Legend says that, this guy was the great grandson of Tarzan.

[doncaleb]

All I'm saying is, his cause of death WILL NOT BE CANCER.

[gronolachunks]

Forget destroying the habitats, motherfucks are just plain killing the animals for pelts and trophies. Thank you for taking care of these cats man, you got some balls of steel and a big heart lol

[ninotesorero]

Tiger licking his leg on 3:03 was like “This is better than chicken meat!”

[Bunny-dlvh]

It seems like they are happy, well fed, and well adjusted. I'm sure they are safer where they are. Good for him, the world needs more people like him who could make a difference for any animal species.