White Tiger Facts

White tigers have are far more rare than their orange counterparts, they have a recessive gene that causes the lighter coloring. Only 1 in 10,000 tiger births in the wild result in a white tiger. Many white tigers are related to each other. In order to continue the species inbreeding is required.

White tigers are pale white with chocolate brown stripes and blue eyes.

White tigers live in deep forests and snow covered regions. White Tigers prey on deer, wild pigs, and fish.

White Tigers typically have between one and six cubs in a litter at a time. White Tigers grow to weigh between 400 and 550 lbs and a grow to a length of 9-11 feet. The baby White Tigers live with their mother until they are 2-2.5 years old.

White Tigers do not live as long as their orange counter parts.

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