Forming a bond with an animal is truly wonderful; however, when that animal happens to be a tiger who enjoys fighting, every interaction poses a risk to your life.
At 31, Abdullah Sholeh has developed an unbreakable connection with Mulan, a four-year-old tiger.
He frequently sleeps, plays, and even engages in mock fights with the massive tiger.
Every day is spent together as Mr. Sholeh took care of her since she was a three-month-old cub in Malang, Indonesia.
Now, he looks after her full-time for her owner, Noer Mohammaed Sholeh, and has earned the affectionate title of the tiger nanny.
So close is their relationship that Mr. Sholeh often forgoes his own bed to share space with the big cat in a rickety outhouse.
Bengal Mulan is known to playfully ‘mock attack’, hug, and kiss her companion during their time in the garden behind their home.
Nevertheless, even with all the playful fighting, Mulan seems unaware of her own strength.
After one of Mulan’s paws made contact, Mr. Sholeh ended up with a bruised and bloodshot eye.
by Sasha Dubronitz