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white tigers are not a sub species of tiger. their white fur is a genetic defect caused by inbreeding, and they are only found in captivity.

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What color fur do white tigers have?

White


How soft is a white tigers fur?

very


Why white tigers hunted for?

White tigers are hunted for their fur. Also to become someone's rug in their home.


Should people kill white tigers for there fur?

No. White tigers are an endangered species and should be left alone.


Why are the white tigers in danger of extintion?

yes because of its fur


Do tiger's have fur?

Yes. It is orange or white with black or brown stripes.


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.


Is the white tigers fur mutation dominant or benificial?

Well, the white tigers fur mutation isn't dominant nor beneficial (depends). The allele for white fur in tigers is recessive and even then not many tigers are heterozygous (One dominant allele and one recessive allele for those who do not know) Now it can be beneficial depending where the tigers live, there used to be Siberian Tigers who lived in the snow so it would be beneficial there but white fur will decrease stealth ability in the jungles, therefore alleles can be beneficial or harmful depending on the allele and where the organism lives.


How do white Bengal tigers look like?

White tigers have creamy white fur with black stripes to help them blend into, tall grass and trees.


How many places can you find white tigers fur?

You won't. They are white due to a genetic defect, found only in captivity, not in the wild, and the fur is not for sale.


Why do people kill Sumatran tigers?

well they use the fur for stuff and us the for medicen and for food


How did the bangle tiger get white?

White tigers are not a separate species but rather a result of a genetic mutation that causes a lack of pigmentation in their fur. This mutation occurs in Bengal tigers, resulting in their white coloration. However, the white coloration does not offer the same camouflage benefits as the traditional orange fur, making white tigers less common in the wild.