White Tiger, Singapore Zoological Gardens

Saturday, April 26, 2008 12:30:42 AM

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Today I will be bringing you to Singapore Zoological Gardens, first stop - White Tiger. Come lets go.
White Tiger In the wild, Bengal White Tigers are found exclusively within South Asia, notably in India. Although Bengal tigers make up 60% of the world’s wild tiger population, individuals with white coats are indeed very rare. Only one White Tiger exists out of every 10,000 normal orange-coloured tigers. White Tigers are often mistaken for albinos, which are completely white with pink eyes. The unusual white coloration is a result of gene mutation – a permanent change in the gene controlling the coat coloration and the change can be passed on from one generation to another. The mutated gene is a recessive gene, meaning two such genes are needed to produce the white coloration. Both white and normal orange-coloured cubs can be found in a litter. The majestic tigers are a symbol of strength and power to many. Yet today, their survival hangs in the balance. Of the eight tiger subspecies, three are now extinct and the remaining five are critically endangered. Despite greater awareness and concerted efforts to protect the tiger, their numbers are fast decreasing. Rapid deforestation has resulted in the destruction of the tigers’ habitat as well as the depletion of their prey. Killing of tigers for their body parts is another reason for the decline in their population. A report published by the World Wildlife Fund highlighted the possible extinction of tigers within a decade if inadequate conservation measures are taken to protect the tigers. This means that the majestic big cat might disappear from the face of the Earth within our lifetime! - article taken from Singapore Zoological Gardens - White Tiger

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Comments

Loku (John) .....lokutus-prime lokutus-prime Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:10:11 AM

Lea, heart - thank you for posting this. These photos are lovely and you are a clever photographer smile. I was watching a tv documentary recently about the White Tiger. I'm glad you also posted the text to show others that this beautiful species is endangered and must be cared for, and helped (prevent poachers) so that it does not become extinct. Thanks again dear Lea love

LéazzBabyJay99 Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:15:32 AM

love Rooooooooaaaaarrrrrrrrr lol heart

Angelikiellinidata Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:34:50 PM

the white tiger it is magnificent!!!
very powerful and very elegant!
I thank you for this informative and beautifully put together post ! smile
I am sure posts like this help you to find the tiger in you!!!

since not tiger picture available: Lea =======>cat

LéazzBabyJay99 Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:55:45 PM

Dear Angeliki,
smile Thank you for the link, Tiger in me? lol nahhh am only a catwoman.. meeeeoooowwwwrrrrooooooarrrrrrr lol love

Angelikiellinidata Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:58:13 PM

same here !! lol
meeeeoooowwwwRRRRRooooooarrrrrrr lol love

p.s. a few capitals since I am older smile

Richardmusickna Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:19:33 PM

Beautiful indeed! Thank you for the post and photographs. Such a shame that the natural world of these animals is under such threat from mankind. sad

LéazzBabyJay99 Sunday, April 27, 2008 12:10:04 PM

Dear Angeliki,
As always you make me smie lol

LéazzBabyJay99 Sunday, April 27, 2008 12:14:06 PM

Dear Richard,
Thank you. Yes it is such shame, Sighhh sad

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