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White tigers are generally Bengal tigers with a tiny, tiny mutation that Changes their fur color from orange to White.

You will find most white hairs are actually transparent. The white colour is created when a white light reflects off a shiny surface that does not absorb any particular colour.

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White tigers have a genetic condition called leucism, which causes a reduction in pigmentation resulting in their white fur. This unique coloration is a result of a recessive gene inherited from both parents. White tigers are not albinos, as they still have pigmented stripes and blue eyes.

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What kinds of tigers can be white?

white tigers


Why are white tigers called white tigers?

Because they are white.


Are there such things as white tigers?

Yes. White tigers have a mutation in their genes that makes them white, and they are the offspring of siberian tigers and bengal tigers.


How are white Bengal tigers and white Siberian tigers different?

White Bengal tigers are the ONLY white tiger, white Siberian tigers do not exist. People just mistake white Bengals for siberians.


What state or contine do white tigers live?

White tigers are merely white Bengal tigers, and are found in India.


What are male white tigers called?

Male white tigers are simply referred to as "male white tigers." There is no specific name for them aside from their species and color designation.


What is more endangered white Bengal tigers or white Siberian tigers?

White Bengal tigers are the ONLY white tiger and are only found in zoos, the white is just a genetic mutation. white Siberian tigers do not exist.


Does white tigers have any horns?

White tigers do not have horns.


What is the group called for white tigers?

a group of white tigers :)


Do white tigers like other tigers?

yes. They are no different from other tigers, except that they are all white and black, and have serious eye problems. WHITE TIGERS ARE NOT ALBINO, AND THEY ARE NOT SNOW TIGERS. :)


Can Bengal Tigers be white?

Nope. White tigers and white lions are different breeds of large cats. Just like regular lions and tigers are different, and look different (male lions have manes, tigers have stripes for instance), the white versions of each are also different.


Are white tigers herbivores?

White tigers - like all tigers - are carnivores, meat eaters