The increasing interactions between humans and tigers will be examined at a special night at Fort Hays State University’s Stern berg Museum of Natural History.
“Conflict Tiger,” an hourlong PG-13 documentary, will be screened at the museum from 8 to 9 p.m. Jan. 17. The movie depicts a once-pristine tiger habitat now being infringed upon by civilization.
The documentary is described as “brutally straightforward.”
“This film is not gratuitous or gory, but the themes of violence are expressed in very real terms,” organizers said.
For parents of younger children not comfortable with the imagery of “Conflict Tiger,” a separate tiger documentary will be shown in the third-floor classroom.
The movie is part of a series of events on jan. 17, beginning with appearances by Victor E. Tiger and the FHSU cheer team, who will paint faces and demonstrate tiger origami from 6 to 7 p.m.
From 7 to 8 p.m., Anita Butler from the Salina zoo, will offer a presentation on how tigers are cared for in zoos.
The concession stand will be open, as well, and raffle prizes will be awarded.