White Tigers - Adaptations
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White tigers have some special adaptations, which help them survive in the wild. For instance, the stripes on the tiger's body help them to become invisible in the tall grass and trees. White tigers have extremely strong jaws and teeth, which are very helpful in catching their prey.
White tigers have a very strong sense of smell, and their eyesight is rather sharp. Bengal tigers are excellent swimmers. Their coat protects them in cold and hot weather.
White Tigers - Social Structure
Bengal tigers lead a solitary way of life. Both males and females mark territories. However, the male's territory is several times as large as the female's. White tigers occasionally travel in groups of 3 or 4. The group usually consists of mother with sub-adult children.
The usual litter size is between 1 and 4 cubs. Cubs weigh about three pounds at birth and have a striped coat. Cubs rely on their mother for food and protection for about two years. Female tigers have produce litters every 2 to 3 years.
White Tigers - Interesting Facts
All white tigers belong to the Bengal tiger species. Only these tigers have the double recessive gene that causes the white coloring of their coat. These tigers tend to drag their prey to water to eat. There are estimated less than 3,000 Bengal tigers left in the wild nowadays and even fewer White tigers.
White Tigers - General Information Links
Cat House White Tigers - Feline Conservation Center (FCC), also known as the Cat House, is located in Rosamond, California. Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert zoo north of Los Angeles are surprised and amazed at the variety of wildcat species found here.
San Diego Zoo: White Tigers - Blanca the white tiger came to the Zoological Society of San Diego after being confiscated as a cub by the United States Customs Service-she was traveling from San Diego to Mexico in the back seat of someone's car.
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Sierra Safari Zoo Online - Find information about the Zoo, and its special programs.
The Tiger's Paw - The Tiger's Paw has information about Siberian tigers and their plight in the world.
Tiger Foundation - The Foundation generates public awareness and offers resources and support for protecting tigers in the wild and in captivity.
Tiger Information - Geographic range, habitat, physical description, behavior, reproduction, food habits, conservation status information and more.
Tiger Lady's Jungle - Personal site with basic information on all tiger subspecies.
Tiger Link - The mission of Tiger Missing Link Foundation is tiger conservation, education, and big cat rescue. Learn where tigers live and what they like to hunt.
Tiger Pages - A site dedicated to saving the Tiger.
Tiger Pictures - Find pictures of Bengal tigers on this page.
Tiger Resource - Presents information about elements of social life, physical characteristics, mating, cubs, colors, subspecies, and more.
Tiger Town - View a gallery of tiger pictures; learn about the preservation of tigers, and watch tiger cubs grow up.
Tigers in Crisis - Contains information on different Tiger species, including the Bengal Tiger.
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Tonio's Tiger Site - Features information on all species of tigers, pictures, and sounds.
Trailing the Big Cats - For a walk on the wild side, follow the tracks of a tiger or look at a lion close up at the National Zoo.
White Bengal Tiger - Physical description, general information, special anatomical, physiological or behavioral adaptations, pictures, and more.
White Tiger Habitat - The open-air home of Siegfried and Roy's Royal White Tigers is available for public viewing throughout the day and evening.
White Tiger Pictures - White Tiger gallery.
White Tigers Information - Learn basic facts on this species.
Wildlife Tour India - Get complete information on wildlife sanctuaries, national parks in India. Also read on Indian animals like white Bengal tigers, peacocks, lions and cobras.
