Tigers have different species and color is the main component that describes identity of each species. White tiger is one of tiger’s species and is distinguished from other tiger species on behalf of their white fur and chocolate color lines on white color. This specie of tiger has become very rare due to massive hunting within last 100 years. Here are some facts about white tigers.
1. Biological Name
White tigers belong to Felidae family and Panthera genus with biological name panther tigris. White tigers lie in class of mammals and are carnivorous animals.
2. Common Name
The common name of white tigers is Bengal Tigers, as there are only found in the dense forests of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. These wild white tigers are only a few due to substantial hunting within last 100 years. However, in zoos the breeding of white tiger is considerable.
3. Features
The skin type of white tigers is fur and could be in white or pale color that looks pretty cool with blue eyes of white tiger. The average weight of white tigers is 300-650 pounds with 2.5 – 3.5 meters length.
4. Live in Captivity
A majority of white tigers is present in captivity rather than living wild. Today’s zoos have become a breeding center for white tigers, just to avoid this specie from complete extinct.
5. A Misperception
There is a misperception about white tigers that Serbia was the origin of white tigers. The reason behind this misperception is nothing, but the snowing environment of Serbia. However, it is not. The hometown of white tigers is just India.
6. First Known White Tiger
The story behind recognition of white tigers is very interesting. The first known white tiger was that, which was exhibited in London in 1820.
7. Good Swimmers
White tigers are really very good swimmers, but not as good climbers due to their much heavier weight as compared to other species of tigers.
8. Not Albinos
Another confusion about white tigers is that, some people think that this animal is albino. Remember! White tigers do not lie in the category of albinos.
9. Average Life
The average life span of white tigers is 10-20 years. However, they become mature for sexual ability in the age of 3-4 years.
10. Night Hunters
White tigers are also known as night hunters due to their habit of night hunting, just because of their extreme seeing ability in darkness.