Tigers are physically powerful, gracious, independent, brave and extremely bold animals. They are friendly and loving but can also be selfish and short tempered. Tigers seek attention and power; frequently they are envious in a relationship. Tigers live dangerously which often leads to trouble. They are intolerant, take risks and are always searching for excitement. Tigers are also instilled with a good dose of courage. This means that if you're born in the year of the tiger you are, according to the Chinese belief, likely to have many of these traits! :)