White tigers are Bengal tigers with a rare genetic mutation that gives them white fur with black or dark brown stripes, instead of the usual orange. They aren’t a separate species — they’re just regular Bengal tigers with a special color trait. White tiger babies, called cubs, are born with closed eyes and are completely dependent on their mother. They’re tiny at birth (around 2–3 pounds) but grow quickly. Their white coats make them stand out, so in the wild, it would be harder for them to hide

Baby white tigers are incredibly rare—not a separate species, but Bengal tigers with a genetic condition called leucism. This condition gives them their signature snowy-white fur and striking icy blue eyes. The unique coloration appears only when two tigers carrying the recessive white gene mate—an event that’s extremely rare in the wild. Today, most white tigers are found in captivity, where the gene can be preserved through careful breeding. Their rarity and breathtaking appearance make them t

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Three rare white Bengal tiger cubs were born at a zoo in Crimea. After being rejected by their mother, the tiger cubs are being kept in a nursery with some recently born lion cubs. http://nbcnews.to/1N8z9d9 | NBC News