The enormous tiger was so close that she could feel its warm breath on her face. The animal stared straight into her eyes — attentively, almost studying her. She sat completely still, afraid to provoke the predator with even the slightest movement.

Suddenly the tiger jolted, lifted its head, and let out a loud roar. The roar was so powerful that tears welled up in her eyes. She thought it was the end, that the animal would tear her apart alive. Her arms and legs went numb, her breathing faltered, and she just sat there with clenched fists, waiting for the worst.