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- A colour variation of the famed Bengal and Siberian tigers, white tigers, sometimes known as ‘snow tigers’ or ‘royal tigers’ are a genetic anomaly (called leucism) caused by a double recessive gene so rare that it’s estimated that it occurs only in one out of every 10,000 live births.
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The white fur of white tigers is caused by a lack of the pigment pheomelanin which gives Bengal tigers their orange fur. For a white tiger to be born, both parents must carry a recessive gene – known as an allele – preventing the pigment from colouring the skin. This is known as leucism.
In 1951, a white tiger cub was captured in India and given to the Maharajah of Rewa who named him Mohan, roughly translated as ‘Enchanter’. After a series of breeding experiments that yielded only orange cubs, he was bred with his own daughter – Radha – producing a white cub. Therein started a breeding program in India and Mohini, one of the first ...
Some are more of a light cream colour with very light brown or grey stripes and in very rare circumstances, a white tiger can be born without stripes at all. In 2009, Fareeda was born without stripes – the first white tiger born in Africa – to two striped white tigers. It is thought that there are just a handful of pure white tigers on earth.
Contrary to popular belief, white tigers are great swimmers and have been known to breach boundaries such as moats and water sources to get to food. They’re not particularly good at climbing trees but they are expert sleepers, averaging 16 – 18 hours a day!
May 24, 2024 · Snow tigers, also known as white tigers, are among the most enchanting and mysterious creatures on the planet. Their striking appearance and elusive nature have captivated the imaginations of wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
Watch the stunning snow tigers in their natural habitat and learn about their fascinating behaviors and challenges in this National Geographic video.
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Explore the enchanting world of snow tigers with National Geographic's captivating documentary, "Snow Tigers - Animal Beautiful and Fascinating." Immerse you...
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May 24, 2013 · Tiger expert Liz Bonnin and a team of scientists have filmed one of the world’s most elusive big cats in the frozen wastes of Siberia for a new two-part series on BBC Two - Operation Snow Tiger.
