Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed his support on Tuesday of restarting the tradition of bringing Louisiana State University’s live tiger mascot onto the football field ahead of home games.

Gov. Jeff Landry says he wants to bring back the old LSU tradition of having a live tiger at football games. PETA sent Landry a letter last month calling the tradition dangerous and cruel, arguing it's not good for the animal's welfare.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) confirmed his support Tuesday for Louisiana State University (LSU) restarting its live tiger mascot entrance during home football games. “I think the opportunity to bring our mascot back on that field is an unbelievable opportunity,

Jeff Landry put forward in response to a question from a reporter Tuesday on whether LSU fans would get to see a live tiger inside Tiger Stadium at any remaining home football games this season. Landry didn't give a definitive answer either way,

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) confirmed his support Tuesday for Louisiana State University (LSU) restarting its live tiger mascot entrance during home football games. “I think the opportunity to