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LSU is almost finished with Mike The Tiger’s home; now all that’s needed is a new Mike

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LSU president F. King Alexander says the school’s tiger habitat is expected to be completed within weeks. The issue now? Finding a new tiger.

#LSU president F. King Alexander said renovated tiger habitat ready for Aug. 10, but getting a tiger to be Mike VII could take a bit longer.

— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) July 26, 2017

“Mike VI” died of cancer in October, and the school is seeking a replacement. LSU already has announced that the new mascot will not be brought into Tiger Stadium on game days.