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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
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White Tigers in Singapore
In the wild, Bengal White Tigers are found exclusively within South Asia, notably in India. Although Bengal tigers make up 60% of the world's wild tiger population, individuals with white coats are indeed very rare. Only one White Tiger exists out of every 10,000 normal orangecolored tigers.
In the wild, Bengal White Tigers are found exclusively within South Asia, notably in India. Although Bengal tigers make up 60% of the world's wild tiger population, individuals with white coats are indeed very rare. Only one White Tiger exists out of every 10,000 normal orangecolored tigers.
White Tigers are often mistaken for albinos, which are completely white with pink eyes. The unusual white coloration is a result of gene mutation - a permanent change in the gene controlling the coat coloration. This change can be passed on from one generation to another. The mutated gene is a recessive gene, meaning two such genes are needed to produce the white coloration. Both white and normal orangcolored cubs can be found in a litter.The majestic tigers are a symbol of strength and power to many. Yet today, their survival hangs in the balance. Of the eight tiger subspecies, three are now extinct and the remaining five are critically endangered.
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