Rouque - Our adopted Tiger

Roque is a magnificent tiger who lives at Born Free's tiger sanctuary in Bannerghatta, India. Majestic and strong, Roque (pronounced Rocky) lives in a large forest enclosure, surrounded by the sights and sounds of wild India. He clambers over boulders, rolls in sandy soil, keeps cool in his deep pool and enjoys real @tiger habitat'.

Roque's early life was full of mistreatment and tragedy, but thanks to Born Free and with our support, his life has been transformed. By adopting Roque we help fund his daily food, care and any special treatment he needs.

Born on 17th May 1998, Roque was only a few days old when he was taken from his mother and put on sale in a Spanish pet shop. Terrified and alone, the bewildered cub paced his small glass tank crying. Roque was rescued and brought to a UK-based big cat sanctuary, home of several Born Free big cats.

In April 2002 Born Free moved Roque to his new home in India. Here he has matured and become much more like a wild tiger - aloof and imposing. He enjoys patrolling his territory, particularly investigating the large patch of forest and the insects, lizards and small mammals that live in the undergrowth. His favourite place is beneath a large bush high up on a rocky bank beside his pool, and from here he gets a great view of the surrounding countryside.

Tiger J's are Platinum members of the Born Free Foundation. Make a donation to Born Free or buy our Tiger J Chocolates and help save the tiger.