Lewis clawed for 'foolish' tiger selfie
British Formula1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton has been criticised by an animal rights organisation after posting pictures of himself on social media with endangered tigers. He was visiting the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation in Mexico when he posted the photos on his Snapchat account.In one video, he strokes the head of a tiger and wraps his arms around the neck of another as it licks his face. In a later video, he is seen posing with a rare white tiger.Elisa Allen, director of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said: "Seeing big cats used for photo ops promotes the idea that wild animals are here for human amusement and to do with as humans please, rather than to be left in peace in their own habitat."Accidents happen, as everyone in racing knows, and Lewis won't win the championship this year or any other if he loses the hands he needs to turn the wheel, the fingers he needs to shift gears, or a foot he needs to work the pedals." ..
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