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Time Warp: Tiger High Jump
When seeing the grace of this leap, it's hard to believe that tigers can weigh more than 600 pounds and grow up to 9 feet in length (minus the tail, which can add another 3 feet).
Added: Jun 18, 2009
Views: 5800 Views
Runtime: 00:27
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