| One of the most frightening animals on the planet is | | | | market was very competitive at that time, and the |
| the tiger. These beasts are massive in size and they | | | | tiger could show that Exxon was a leader in the field |
| are very beautiful also. Many may wonder what the | | | | of petroleum. He was promoted as being a cartoon |
| habitat of a tiger is like. Tigers can live in many | | | | character, but he still was made to be powerful in his |
| different climates. However, they usually are hidden | | | | demeanor and stature. However in the 1970's the |
| deep in the jungles of India. Their world is filled foliage | | | | Exxon tiger got a facelift and became a real tiger |
| that helps with shelter from oppressive heat. Tigers | | | | instead of a cartoon character. This happened |
| also have a thirst that is hard to quench, but the lush | | | | because the gas problem forced the world to realize |
| jungles offer a good supply of water to keep a tiger | | | | that conservation was at a forefront and it deserved |
| hydrated. The habitat also offers food and a great | | | | to be looked at in a real light instead of a whimsical |
| area to stalk that prey. The habitat of the tiger is often | | | | aspect. |
| being taken away by humans who are looking to | | | | Another famous tiger mascot is the LSU tiger. He has |
| invade and take the land for themselves. Since India is | | | | a unique history that is associated with the Civil War. |
| one of the world's largest populated areas, the tiger's | | | | Mike, the actual name of the tiger, began when the |
| habitat is more and more in danger everyday. | | | | troops of Louisiana were fighting for Robert E. Lee. All |
| Since the tigers are endangered, conservation of | | | | of the troops were called tigers and this originated |
| these big cats is essential to keeping them on the | | | | from the famous Washington Artillery of New Orleans. |
| planet. One of the main reasons that tigers are hunted | | | | Their mascot was the snarling tiger, and the tradition |
| by people is for their fur. They are also losing their | | | | kept on with the Lee ranks in this great state. Today, |
| habitat and this is causing their numbers to decrease | | | | Mike is known around the world, and he even has his |
| rapidly. However, the humans of the world are | | | | own habitat built for him across from tiger stadium in |
| becoming more and more aware of the tiger and their | | | | Baton Rouge. He is widely known around the nation |
| world. Keeping them safe has become a huge agenda | | | | and it is said that he is the greatest of all the collegiate |
| for many people. However, a tiger is associated with | | | | mascots. |
| strength and intimidation as well as it should be. This is | | | | Because we love our mascots, we want to own a |
| also a very popular animal that is used as a mascot to | | | | little piece of them. That is why sports teams, |
| represent schools and even companies all over the | | | | companies, and other industries that use the tiger as |
| world. Again, it is chosen because of its representation | | | | their mascot make trinkets for us to keep in our |
| of strength and pride. Understanding why these | | | | homes. In today's retail market you can find mouse |
| mascots were chosen can better help with the | | | | pads, lamps, wallpaper, and even figurines that display |
| meaning behind the tiger mascot existence. | | | | the love of the tiger and all that it stands for in the |
| One of the most famous tigers in history is the Exxon | | | | arena of sports and industry. If you want to get close |
| tiger. He began showing up in the early 1950's. The | | | | to a tiger, then you may be out of luck. |
| reason for the tiger mascot was simple. The gas | | | | |