Why are some tigers white?

Answer 1

A White Tiger is caused by a recessive gene that is passed on by a parent. So that the cub has the recessive gene itself. There is another genetic cause for the stripes to be lighter. These tigers are referred to as the Snow-White or Pure-White, and they carry two copies of the recessive gene. They are very rare, and created mostly by man. At one time the White Tiger had been found in the wild. But today they are bred in captivity for their beauty and popularity. For more details, please see the sites listed below.

Answer 2

White tigers are a rare genetic mutation that results in reduced pigmentation, known as leucism. They lack the pigment pheomelanin, which gives tigers their orange color, resulting in their white appearance. White tigers have black stripes and blue eyes due to pigmentation that is expressed in the skin and eyes.

Answer 3

White tigers are a rare genetic mutation that results in reduced pigmentation, known as leucism. They lack the pigment pheomelanin, which gives tigers their orange color, resulting in their white appearance. White tigers have black stripes and blue eyes due to pigmentation that is expressed in the skin and eyes.

Answer 4

Because their mother or father is white its just how a orange tigers. That act the same but just a other color.:)