America’s bizarre obsession with owning exotic animals | 60 Minutes Australia

Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | Loungeroom Safari (2010) Rewind back to 2010: If you think India or Indonesia has the most tigers, think again. Try America. These tigers aren't roaming the wilds of the Mid West, they're not even in zoos. No, these are household pets. In all, there are some 7,000 tigers kept in the backyards and even lounge rooms of everyday Americans. And it doesn't stop with tigers. Animals lovers with a taste for the exotic are also sharing their homes with leopards, lions, wolves and bears. And it's all legal, but not surprisingly, things don't always end well for the owners, nor for these magnificent creatures. WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: https://www.60minutes.com.au LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60Minutes9 FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/60Mins FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60minutes9 For over forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes. #60MinutesAustralia