New York’s Internet Romeos will have to find new ways to attract mates now that it’s illegal to pose for photos with a tiger, lion or other big cat, a practice popular on online dating sites but denounced by wildlife advocates as potentially dangerous to both man and beast.

The law signed this week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, A09004-C/S06903, prohibits direct contact between members of the public and big cats at traveling animal shows and fairs. Animal exhibitors would face fines for each violation.