White exceptionalism
White tigers are the result of a natural lack of pigmentation in tigers. It happens with about 1 out of 10 000 kittens.
Even if the tigers born with this are larger by birth and grow bigger faster than their yellow siblings, the lack of camouflage mean they get killed early and are extremely rare in the wild.
This one, on the other hand, looks he seriously considering reducing the amount of whitening in his shampoo.
Royale flare
For centuries, white tigers have been associated with royalty and extreme opulence.
The several hundred white tigers alive are almost all in captivity, often selective bred there. They are still sought after for exhibition, entertainment and trophies with a royal flare.
Fun fact: when white tigers get stressed, they get cross-eyed…
Acceptable captivity
The tigers kept in captivity in the now closed Dusit Zoo were considered well treated, according to animal welfare NGOs.
The tiger enclosures were each comprised of an outside spacious area and a hidden den or night room at the back end of the enclosure.
The animals had a pond or a moat for bathing all filled plentifully. It was plentiful of grass and natural vegetation. Facilities had caves and some platformed areas to climb.
Health conditions of the animals were observed as good. No overcrowding, good body conditions and nonvisible injuries. The cats performed in natural positive behaviours such as scent marking, sniffing, patrolling territory, sleeping and eating were all observed. Tigers appeared relaxed and at ease with surroundings, as it was stated in the report, based on three inspections over five years until Dusit Zoo was closed.
White Bengal Tiger, Panthera Tigris Tigris
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tiger
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