Well, you don't "throw" the tiger for starters. It's a downward snapping motion so it jumps onto the island. (Like in this video: https://youtu.be/CUEfATBN4L4?t=136)
You only lose three treasures if the tiger knocks you over not from a chain reaction started by the tiger.
You only lose three treasures if the tiger knocks you over not from a chain reaction started by the tiger.