White Tigers - Conservation
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Picture courtesy of
Universitetet i Oslo
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Since White Tigers are rare animals it is not surprising that they are considered an endangered species. Uncontrolled felling of trees, decrease of preys, poaching and some other factors are the major reasons why the populations of White tigers are endangered. The conservation efforts of many organizations are aimed
towards saving the White tiger from extinction.
White Tigers - Hunting
White tigers prefer to hunt in the coolest hours of the day. It is usually the time between sunset and dawn. They are nocturnal animals. White tigers hunt for their food under the cover of dense vegetation. Their hunting manner is to stalk their prey silently in a low crouch until it draws closer to its quarry. The White tiger then knocks its victim over with a swipe of its powerful forepaw.
White tigers never sneak up on their prey in the same direction as the wind blows. The prey can hear the tiger's approach and smell the tiger's scent. The White tiger bites the back of the victim's neck with its powerful jaws. Having killed its prey, the Bengal White tiger tends to drag the carcass under some cover. White tigers need to eat about 40 pounds of meat a day. Every night, these animals cover up to 12 miles in search of prey. White tigers are extremely strong animals and usually attack wild ox, and buffalo.
White Tigers - Species Related Links
About the White Tiger - Information about abnormally colored tigers.
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Picture courtesy of
Northwest Outdoor Photography
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All for Tigers - A great site that is dedicated to the tigers of the world.
Awsome Tigers - Includes information on conservation, extinction, and features photo gallery.
Bengal Tiger Information - Contains basic information on the Bengal Tiger, its anatomy, and diet.
White Tigers - Image gallery.
Big Cats - White Tigers - Small collection of high quality images taken by international wildlife photographer, Mark Kostich.
Big Cats FAQ - Find the answers on a number of questions on the White Tiger.
Big Cats Site - Information and pictures of wildcats of the world.
Cat Tales Zoological Park - Formed because of the serious danger of extinction many of the wild cats of the world face.
Creature of the Month - Comprehensive information on Panthera tigris, and wonderful pictures.
International Year of the Tiger Foundation - British Columbia based non-profit organization working to prevent the extinction of the world's wild tigers and other endangered species.
Panthera Tigris - Provides information about tigers such as habitat, sub-species information, and life span.
Panthera Tigris Facts - Characteristics of the species, general information, and pictures.
Tiger Den Resort - Bandhavgarh has a very high density of Tigers within the folds of its marvelous Jungles.
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Picture courtesy of
WildLife on Easy Street © 1992-2003
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White Bengal Tiger - Learn about sizes, breeding, life style, range of White Tigers.
White Tigers - Description of White Tigers and White Tigers in the news.
White Tigers Facts - Contains interesting information on White Tigers, and pictures.
Wild About Cats - Wild About Cats is dedicated to providing responsible homes for captive-bred wild felines, and promoting preservation of habitat for their wild-born cousins.
Wild Cat Rescue and Recovery - Find out about their mission, and how you can help.
Wildcats - The cats of the world are divided into two groups, large cats and small cats. Find information on Tigers here.
