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The simple answer is that the gene that causes the white coat of the white tiger is a mutant gene and thus is very rare. In most places where tigers are indigenous (native), a white coat would be a disadvantage rather than an advantage. The normal orange coloring of the tiger combined with its stripes actually help the animal to blend into its surroundings when hunting. White tigers tend to lose that advantage and are much more easily spotted by potential prey.
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Do white tigers live in Argentina?
No. White tigers are a rare color morph of the Bengal tiger. They are native to India.
How did the orange tiger become a white tiger?
Orange tigers don't become white, they are born white. White tigers occur when two other tigers both have a rare white gene.
Why do white tigers only live in captivity?
White tigers are a non-dominant genetic color variant of the Bengal tiger and are, therefore, very rare in the wild. They can do well in captivity and there are breeding programs that have increased the number of white tigers that are in captivity. But the rare wild white tigers are thought to be able to survive in the wild as well as other wild tigers.
Do white tigers exist?
White tigers do exist, but are rare because in order to be born they must have a special mix of DNA to give them white fur.
Can you find white tigers in the north pole?
Absolutely not. White tigers are simply a rare genetic variant and are no different than any other color of tiger. They are found wherever other tigers live.
How rare are White Tigers?
About 1in200,000
Are white Bengal tigers rare?
yes they are
What are the white tigers enemies?
Humans are the only threat to tigers, and white tigers are only a very rare color morph of the Bengal.
How tall are white tigers in inches?
All Bengal tigers are around three feet at the shoulder. White tigers are a rare color variant of Bengal tigers.
Do white tigers live in Argentina?
No. White tigers are a rare color morph of the Bengal tiger. They are native to India.
How did the orange tiger become a white tiger?
Orange tigers don't become white, they are born white. White tigers occur when two other tigers both have a rare white gene.
Can orange tigers be born by two white tigers?
It's possible, but rare. Normally it would be a white tiger if two white tigers mated and made cubs.
Why do white tigers only live in captivity?
White tigers are a non-dominant genetic color variant of the Bengal tiger and are, therefore, very rare in the wild. They can do well in captivity and there are breeding programs that have increased the number of white tigers that are in captivity. But the rare wild white tigers are thought to be able to survive in the wild as well as other wild tigers.
Do white tigers exist?
White tigers do exist, but are rare because in order to be born they must have a special mix of DNA to give them white fur.
Why are white Bengal tigers endangered?
All Bengal tigers are endangered. The white is a rare color morph, found in normal litters.
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.
How many reasons are white tigers getting killed?
At present, there are no known white tigers in the wild. White tigers are only Bengal tigers, a rare color morph, and can appear in a normal litter at any time. They are not a separate species.
