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There is only one, and it is not a species unto itself. The white tiger is only a rare color of the Bengal tiger.

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Is there an animal that exists such as White tigers?

-Yes -White tigers are a color morph of any subspecies of tiger whose fur is almost white, though it is not a separate subspecies. -I fany Georgina Miners


What do you do to make sure the white tigers don't go extinct?

As white tigers are only a rare color morph of the Bengal tiger, protect that subspecies and there will always be a chance of more white tigers.


When did white tigers start becoming extint?

White tigers are not a separate type of subspecies of tiger they are simply genetically mutated tigers, so I guess never would be the best answer.


Are white bangled tigers still endengerd in 2012?

The white tiger is an extremely rare color morph of the Bengal tiger, and all tiger subspecies are endangered.


Are the white tigers male or female?

White tigers can be both male and female, just like other tiger subspecies. The white coloration is due to a genetic mutation that affects pigmentation.


How are white tigers made?

White tigers are created when a Bengal tiger inherits two copies of a recessive gene that causes the white coloration. This gene is rare, and white tigers are not considered a separate subspecies. Due to inbreeding to maintain this coloration, white tigers often suffer from health issues.


Do white tigers and normal tigers live and act the same way?

Yes. The "white tiger" is a Bengal tiger with a white coat. The coat color is determined by a recessive gene that is specific to the Bengal subspecies.


What year was white tigers?

The first recorded white tiger was seen in the wild in 1951. White tigers are a genetic anomaly resulting from a recessive gene, not their own species or subspecies.


What is special about white tigers?

White tigers are simply a color variation of the Bengal tiger, caused by a recessive gene. They are not a separate subspecies and are not albinos. White tigers in the wild are extremely rare, primarily due to the limited gene pool that causes health issues.


How did the white tigers become endandered?

The white tiger is not a separate subspecies, they are a color variant of the Bengal tiger. As such, they have always been very rare.


Where do white tigers typically reside in the wild?

White tigers are not a separate subspecies and do not exist in the wild. They are a rare color variation of the Bengal tiger that is found in captivity, primarily in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.


Where are white tigers?

THE WHITE TIGERS WERE FIRST FOUND IN Asia AND ARE STILL THERE TODAY