Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 281 The Colorful Giant Insect!

Awooo—!

We've just approached the outer edge of the tiger enclosure, and haven't seen a single tiger yet.

A deep, powerful tiger roar, brimming with primal force, pierced the air like rolling thunder, carrying a soul-shaking pressure from afar.

The sound seemed not to enter the ears, but to strike the chest directly.

It made people hold their breath!
At the same time, there were also bursts of uncontrollable exclamations from the tourists in front.

"My God! Is that a Siberian tiger?"

"so big!"

The complex emotions people feel towards large carnivores—a mixture of fear and longing that originate deep in their genes—make the tiger enclosure one of the most popular and well-attended exhibits at Nishino.

People come and go here, and tourists come in an endless stream.

In its design, Nishino fully considered both safety and the viewing experience.

A wide buffer zone and sturdy protective measures have been set up between the visitor trails and the tiger enclosure to ensure that neither side disturbs the other.

This ensured safety while allowing the tigers to remain in a relatively natural state.

"Wow, there are so many people." Chen Nian remarked, looking at the bustling crowd ahead.

"Yes!"

"After all, he's a big tiger."

Xia Qiyue held the camera, her face filled with barely suppressed excitement, the lens already eagerly pointed downwards.

The two followed the flow of people onto the wooden walkway and climbed the steps.

Footsteps, conversations, and children's laughter mingled together.

But when another, even more penetrating tiger's roar rang out, all other sounds seemed to be instantly suppressed, and the crowd fell silent for a moment.

As their gaze passed over the last step, their view suddenly opened up.

Several large, brightly colored Siberian tigers appeared before the two like a painting.

"Look!"

"It's a giant tiger!" a child exclaimed in a childish voice, pointing downwards.

This drew good-natured laughter from the adults around them.

The cold weather had no effect on these kings of the forest.

Some of them lay leisurely on the sheltered, sunny haystacks, their limbs outstretched, enjoying the warm morning sun, like a pile of huge, fluffy orange cushions.

It carried the nonchalant composure of a top predator.

Some, with steady and powerful strides, patrolled their territories.

As its massive body moved, the muscle lines rippled faintly beneath its thick fur!

The massive claw landed, kicking up clouds of dust.

Even from a considerable distance, the innate domineering demeanor and unassailable aura of the 'King of Beasts' were already palpable, causing one to involuntarily hold their breath.

"Look at that one!"

Xia Qiyue suddenly tugged at Chen Nian's arm excitedly.

Then he raised his camera and started snapping away.

"Good guy!!"

Chen Nian's gaze was almost instantly drawn to the largest and most composed tiger in the tiger enclosure.

That was a truly enormous creature!

Its shoulder height and body length are significantly greater than those of its companions in the arena.

Its body is large but not bulky, with smooth lines that are full of power!
Its body is covered with thick, glossy orange fur, like the most brilliant fallen leaves in autumn, covered with jet-black stripes that are surprisingly wide, contrasting sharply in the sunlight and creating a strong visual impact!
Its most striking feature is its facial features—

A classic case of "slanted eyes and a white forehead"!
The fur on its forehead has turned largely pure white, as if covered with a thin layer of snow. This has not diminished its majesty, but rather added to its unquestionable kingly aura.

He is truly the Tiger King!

"Look at that! Those strong muscles, that imposing appearance, how can anyone not be captivated!"

"It's simply the most perfect animal." Chen Nian was completely mesmerized, her eyes sparkling with pure light.

That was the most primal shock and heartfelt appreciation when facing a top predator!
"Wow! That tiger is huge!"

As the camera zoomed in, the chat room instantly became lively.

"Indeed, this is the biggest tiger I've ever seen!"

"As expected of the king of beasts, just looking at him makes my legs go weak."

"Dude upstairs, I think you're just being weak."

"Mommy, look! It's an evil golden shaded cat!"

Chen Nian was brought back to her senses by the comments on the screen.

He glanced at the live stream, then smiled at the camera.

His tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Guys, this is a real big cat! The visual impact is amazing, right?"

Chen Nian paused, calmed herself down, and then continued.

"Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seriously talked about tigers before, have I?"

"Today is a rare opportunity, and with a real tiger in front of us, I'll give a brief talk."

The mini-class is starting again.

Chen Nian pulled Xia Qiyue to a relatively quiet corner with a good view at the edge of the trail and sat down.

Then, he pointed the camera of his live-streaming phone at the striking white-browed tiger with piercing eyes in the distance, cleared his throat, and slowly began to speak:

"Does anyone know what other names or terms tigers have around here?"

As soon as the question was raised, the chat in the live stream exploded.

"I know! Mountain Lord!"

"Dark eyes and a white forehead!"

"A big worm! There's another big worm!"

Cat lovers threw out a variety of names, some familiar and some unfamiliar, making the situation seem a little chaotic.

Chen Nian looked at the rapidly scrolling screen, chuckled, and raised her hand to tap a button:
"Everyone is right."

"It seems that our cat lovers in the live stream have a lot of knowledge."

The cat lovers were immediately amused.

"Absolutely! It's a tiger!"

Tigers have left behind countless legends and stories in Chinese history, and many novels use them as prototypes, so it's normal that everyone knows this.

Chen Nian then summarized everyone's statements and continued:
"Actually, the name of a tiger is related to its age."

"Tigers typically live between 20 and 25 years."

"Ages 1-6 are called 'big cats', and ages 6-12 are called 'variegated' because of their bright and colorful fur."

"The period from 12 to 18 years old is a watershed moment in a tiger's life."

Chen Nian's voice was not loud.

But against the backdrop of the occasional deep roars of tigers coming from the tiger enclosure, they sounded exceptionally clear.

"This period is the tiger's true peak of life."

"They possess unparalleled physical strength, their hunting skills and survival experience are at their peak, and their strength, agility, and endurance are at their strongest. Tigers at this stage are incredibly fierce and extremely intimidating, so in ancient times, people often referred to them with awe as—'the Great Insect'!"

"Does that sound a bit corny?"

Chen Nian smiled and said, "But the word '虫' in ancient times didn't just refer to small insects."

"Dragons are also known as the 'chief of scaled creatures'."

"The word 'insect' here is more of a general term for animals. 'Big insect' means that it is one of the most powerful and fearsome beasts."

(Tiger Brother is smoking a cigarette!)
(End of this chapter)