Vladimir Putin Hosted a Tiger Convention 4.23K Jeff Neumann 11/22/10 07:16AM Filed to: Wildlife Wildlife Vladimir Putin Badasses Tigers Animals Russia Appic Vladimir Putin held a summit last weekend with a stated goal of doubling the number of wild tigers by 2022. But critics say he just wants to portray himself as a tiger-like, "stand-alone, solitary yet fearsome hunter." He's badass. [NYT]