Is the beautiful friendship between the tiger and goat about to end?

The goat was originally pushed into the tiger's compound as the big cat's lunch, but instead the pair became best friends. However, animal experts warned that this odd couple arrangement could not last, and eventually the tiger would eat the goat. 

Now the tiger has been filmed showing signs of aggression to the goat... but also evidence of being a wimp. After momentary anger at the goat for coming too close, the tiger is seen pawing his friend.

The goat is unfazed but the tiger jumps back as if fearing the goat will butt him with his horns. In fact, the tiger was being restrained with his paw 'slap': he could kill the goat in a split second if he chose to.

Earlier there was another moment caught on CCTV footage when the tiger lifted his paw to the goat. 

The pair have turned into social media stars since they got together in November, and some followers are now deeply concerned for the goat's safety. For weeks, the Siberian tiger had shown no aggression at all. Recent reports explain the goat's bravery by saying it was raised in a yard with a large and aggressive dog, and was used to defending itself. 

Meanwhile, Primorsky Safari Park is cashing in on the friendship. It has registered the trademark 'Amur i Timur' (Amur and Timur), and hopes to register the trademark Amur & Timur.  This will allow them to raise more money for souvenirs. Huge crowds descended on the park during the New Year holidays to watch the tiger and goat playing together.

Among the comments, translated from Russian sites: 

Anastasia 20.01.2016 00:38

This video proves again that the tiger still sees the goat as a prey, well, or as a toy, and only the fear of goat's horns stops him. He slaps even twice, and it is clearly seen that the slaps are not weak ... very sorry Timur, and sad for him, but it's just business, so in any case they will not be separated, alas.

Denisenko Zinaida 16 hours ago

Timur is in danger, he is too bold: he stands very close and shows his horns. Dangerous...

Denis Bersenev 2 hours ago 

Stop torturing the animals, they are not in a natural ecosystem but in an artificial environment, why do you put them together, have some pity to them, you  biorobots?

Rosa Pal 1 hour ago

If Amur ever kills Timur, it will be only in self-defence

Zloi Bot 9 hours ago

well, soon Timur will be dinner, from friendship to dinner is only one slap

Alexei Karpov 10 hours ago

Yeah, it begins. Tiger's patience runs out. 

Serj Kalinin 12 hours ago

When he eats him, will you show it ??