Life Science Project by MADELEINE MCCALL https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi The White Tiger by Madeleine McCall en-us 2020-09-17 18:36:11 UTC 2025-03-20 00:21:34 UTC hello@padlet.com White Tigers: madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/756634931 They’re not albino or their own separate species, as many people think. White tigers occur when two Bengal tigers that carry a recessive gene controlling coat color are bred together.]]> 2020-09-17 18:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/756634931 Where do White Tigers Live? madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/756666095 At the moment, almost all white tigers are held in captivity. The last white tiger was captured in the wild was in the 1950's. When white tigers were found  in the wild, they used to live in the same habitat as orange Bengal tigers.  ]]> 2020-09-17 18:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/756666095 Genetic Issues and Inbreeding. madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/756686133 Since the last white tiger was caught and put into captivity, all white tigers have been inbred. By inbreeding the father to daughter and granddaughter and so on. The reason for this is to retain the recessive gene that controls the fur. Of course,, when it comes to inbreeding, there are some genetic consequences. Such as: down syndrome, cleft palates, scoliosis of the spine, mental impairments, crossed eyes.

(the picture below is a white tiger with down syndrome)]]> 2020-09-17 18:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/756686133 White Tiger’s Diet. madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/792849377 White Tigers are an apex predator. The few white tigers that live in the wild, primarily hunt large animals like wild boar, cattle, goats, deer, etc. They can eat up to 40 pounds (18 kg) of meat at a time and will hunt again a few days after feasting. White Tigers will also eat fish, rabbits, and small rodents when larger prey are scarce. They ambush their prey and attack them by surprise. ]]> 2020-09-30 19:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/792849377 White Tiger Controversy madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/792888240 White tigers, while incredibly beautiful and popular, are clouded with controversy over the inbreeding required to produce the cat’s rare appearance. Inbreeding animals reduces genetic diversity. Inbred big cats die earlier and find it harder to reproduce; their cubs are less likely to survive into adulthood; and the suffer from medical issues. Many zoos continue to inbreed these creatures, solely for the increase in tourism/income. ]]> 2020-09-30 20:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/792888240 madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/792923247 2020-09-30 20:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/792923247 Why Choose This Concept. madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804325099 Ever since I was little, I have been fascinated with White Tigers. But back then I had only seen the pictures of White Tigers without genetic issues. About a year ago I found out they were being inbred and that it affected their health tremendously. Most zoos who hold White Tigers in captivity could care less about their health. They only care about the income/tourism that White Tigers bring in. ]]> 2020-10-05 18:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804325099 How to Help. madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804347207 Many people believe that the only way to help White Tigers is to get rid of them and/or drive them into extinction. One way to do this is to stop giving zoos/companies their reasons to continue inbreeding White Tigers by not going to said zoo and/or the White Tiger exhibit. ]]> 2020-10-05 18:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804347207 White Tigers Links: madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804373666 2020-10-05 18:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804373666 madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804379645 2020-10-05 18:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804379645 madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804382450 2020-10-05 18:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804382450 madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804388635 2020-10-05 18:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804388635 madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804391704 2020-10-05 18:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804391704 Term and Definitions: madeleinemccall https://padlet.com/madeleinemccall/hzk95ofbm7ubb3zi/wish/804396858

Inbreeding: breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.
"persistent inbreeding has produced an unusually high frequency of sufferers from this disease"

Albino: a person or animal having a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink).

Captivity: the condition of being imprisoned or confined.

Down Syndrome: a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities including short stature and a broad facial profile. It arises from a defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy (trisomy-21).

Cleft Palate: a congenital split in the roof of the mouth.

Scoliosis: abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

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