India, March 30 -- If you think managing a chubby pet is a handful, wait until you see this man and his 'pet'! A video circulating on Instagram, shared by user Kirill Potapov, features a man with an unusual companion-a full-grown tiger. The massive feline, usually known for its wild instincts, is seen snuggling up to its owner like a domesticated cat, leaving the internet in shock.

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In the video, the tiger appears incredibly affectionate, rubbing against the man and behaving in a way that most would expect from a house pet rather than a top predator. The sheer contrast between its imposing size and gentle behaviour has sparked a frenzy of...