Year of the Tiger

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Tiger Does Her Own Dragon Dance for the Lunar New Year!

Any holiday's a good reason for a treat, and how appropriate to reward the tiger as we've just entered a whole year dedicated to them!

Any holiday's a good reason for a treat, and how appropriate to reward the tiger as we've just entered a whole year dedicated to them! Leanne seems to love her Chinese Lunar New Year-themed dragon display . . . or she loves the yums stashed inside. She pounced, prowled, and batted her way around this dragon in her own special dance. Who's boss? She is.

Of the remaining subspecies, the Sumatran Tiger is the smallest. Well, smallest at 200 pounds for females (300 for males) and only found on the island of Sumatra and in zoos. Check out more pics of San Francisco's crafty creation and her exploration below!

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Can You ID All Six Subspecies in Time For the Year of the Tiger?

The Year of the Tiger begins soon, so what better time than now to brush up on the existing subspecies still around today?

The Year of the Tiger begins soon, so what better time than now to brush up on the existing subspecies still around today? If your eye can't spot the stripes, I've included a fact with each question to help you along!

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Roundup: Year of the Tiger

According to the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac, 2010 is the Year of the Tiger.

According to the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac, 2010 is the Year of the Tiger. For those of you who are diehard followers of the Chinese calendar, and those who just like tiger motifs (hello LSU fans!), I thought I'd round up some tiger-related décor. From papercuts of festive Chinese parade characters celebrating the Year of the Tiger to a sophisticated tiger stripe bench to a contemporary pillow bearing jumping tigers, there's plenty to go around. Animal motifs can be tricky (i.e. tacky), but I managed to find plenty of stylish wares to outfit your house this year.