The cat's biggest mistake was trying to paint with its paws, tongue and nose

Apr 13, 2013 20:11 GMT  ·  By

Few can argue against the fact that the tiger featured in the picture above is utterly depressed at the thought that, despite its best efforts, it failed in creating a masterpiece.

Truth be told, the big cat's failure might have been caused by its choosing to paint with its paws, its tongue and its nose, rather than a brush.

Joking aside, it need be said that, together with several other felines living at the Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary in Tampa, Florida, this tiger paints on a fairly regular basis.

The staff at the Sanctuary explain that this keeps them entertained and stimulates their minds, Daily Mail reports.

“The truth is that the cats simply love doing something new and different. It is the main focus of the sanctuary's Enrichment Program. We are always researching new and safe ways to keep the cats stimulated,” keeper Jeff Kremer said.

Not to mention the fact that most of their artwork sells for considerable sums, thus giving the big cats the opportunity of bragging about how they can fend for themselves.

Check out the video below to see the felines at work.