Michael Baskin: Advocate For Big Cats And Key Figure In “Tiger King” Saga
Michael Baskin, the CEO of Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit animal sanctuary in Minneapolis, is a key figure in the “Tiger King” saga. His organization’s mission is to provide a safe haven for abused and abandoned big cats. Baskin has been involved in legal battles with Joe Exotic, a former tiger breeder who was convicted of plotting to kill him. Baskin’s advocacy for animal rights and his efforts to expose the abuses in the exotic animal trade have made him an important figure in the ongoing debate over the ethical treatment of these animals.