How can you help white Bengal tigers survive?

Answer 1

That's the thing, they aren't actually a species. They are a genetic mutation, it only happens 1 in 10,000 in the wild. And we only have them because of inbreeding. For mor information see http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/10/meet-the-real-captive-bred-white-tiger/ .

Answer 2

You may not like this answer, but here it is. The white Bengal tiger was a genetic mutation, having been found in India in the 50's. The white Bengals were taken and bred to normal tigers, trying to breed more white cubs. In this process, many were bred to siblings or parents, just because they were beautiful and unusual. The white tigers suffer many genetic deformities, such as blindness, deafness, and cleft palate. They rarely live as long as normal tigers, and have many health issues. They are not a true species, they are just a genetic mutation of the Bengal tiger. Many scientists are urging owners not to breed any more white tigers, because of the health problems they face, and to have all existing white tigers spayed or neutered. And, to be fair, this would be the best thing to do, as there is no need to bring an animal into the world to suffer, just because people need to see something unusual. Tigers are beautiful creatures just as they are.

Answer 3

This is a question based on a confused understanding of "white" tigers which, if lacking stripes, are actually considered albino. They are simply tigers with a double recessive gene dominating or a mutated gene that continues when breeding in captivity, where their colour does not effect their survival, and in captivity, is prized as a novelty. It does occur from time to time in the wild and generally also impacts size (both as a cub and an adult).

Because the result is due to genetics, the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) has barred member zoos from breeding albanistic cats (lions, cheetah, tiger).

Answer 4

by preserving them and not hunting or killing them.

As the white tigers are only rare color morphs of the Bengal tiger, there is always a chance one will appear in a litter, but they are not a seperate species, and, there are currently none known in the wild.

Answer 5

The solution is to help Bengal tigers. The white tigers in the wild (if in fact there are any now) are merely white individuals of the Bengal tiger subspecies, a very rare variant. There are currently none in the wild at this moment, but they can appear in a Bengal litter at any time. Stopping poaching and habitat loss are major concerns for the protection of tigers everywhere.

Answer 6

White tigers are a rare genetic mutation, and rarely survive in the wild at all. You can help tigers in general by doing the following:

1. Donate to groups that protect wildlife against poaching, like the World Wildlife Fund.

2. Only buy FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified wood and paper products. A majority of wood products are harvested irresponsibly and illegally which contributes to deforestation. FSC Certified products, on the other hand, are sustainably harvested and don't cause habitat loss.

3. Don't buy products containing palm oil. To satisfy the demand for palm oil, huge plantations are being created which have a huge affect on habitat loss. Boycotting palm oil will help not only tigers, but orangutans, rhinos, and countless other rain forest species native to southeast Asia, too.

Answer 7

we can preserve more places for them tolive anddon't kill them

Answer 8

The white tiger is only a genetic mutation of the Bengal tiger. They have not been seen in the wild for years, but are common in zoos.