Thriller, Michael Jackson’s pet tiger, dies

Other Neverland animals, including giraffes, flamingos, orangutans, elephants
and dozens of reptiles, were sent to other sanctuaries in other parts of
America.

Shambala didn’t have a lot of room, but Hedren built a habitat next to the
preserve’s lake with trees and a hill.

“Thriller was a real piece of work, one gutsy girl. She ruled Sabu’s life. It
was humorous to watch the whole relationship. She did things to him that
male tigers would normally never allow. She would steal food from him.
That’s unheard of. She ruled the roost, was very independent and tough,”
Hedren said.

Unlike many of the animals at the preserve, Thriller and Sabu arrived at the
compound in excellent health physically and emotionally, Hedren said.

There are 15 tigers at the compound, but Sabu is now alone in the habitat he
shared with Thriller and will probably stay that way, Hedren said.

Thriller’s role as Jackon’s tiger made her popular with visitors and media,
Hedren said. “She didn’t care. She was not a diva and didn’t mug for the
camera. We all loved her for it.”

Staff was trying to cope with Thriller’s death, Hedren said. “It’s very hard
for all of us when these animals go away. Fortunately for Sabu and Thriller,
they came in healthy and content. They had no problem with being in
quarantine for 30 days. They adjusted so well.”

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