A student union president is advocating that Missouri University, "Mizzou", at Columbia, Missouri, obtain a real tiger to replace their old mascot of a man in a suit. He claims to have done some research and thinks it is such a good idea. Please sign the petition below and make sure college officials and others know the truth about tiger ownership, and what it could mean for this college.

"the Maneater" is this college's student newspaper.

Kris Koukola is a faculty member and an advocate for not getting a real tiger there, heading up the group "Missouri Tigers 4 TIgers.

The student who started and is promoting this idea is Timothy J. Noce.

This petition is editable and you are encouraged to add whatever you like to it.

Be sure to also email the following:

tigers4tigers@missouri.edu​

TJNoce@mizzou.edu

and use this page to spread the message to local media :

http://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/us/25/1417