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Whige Tiger

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 8, 201687 views4 comments
White Tigers occur naturally in 1/10000 births, so it is very rare. The vast majority that are in Zoos and circuses are a result of intensive interbreeding. The parents of this female were both "normal coloured" tigers, but both carry the gene that is required for the production of White Tigers, and mating gives a 25% of white offspring. This female has subsequently given birth to cubs all of which are "normal coloured".
Here she is growling at one of her cubs.
EOS 1DX MkI
70-200 mm F4 at 183 mm
F5
ISO 800
1/640

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 8, 2016 at 5:53 PM
Now that's an angry Mom.  Great job capturing the action and the unusual colored tiger.  Thanks for posting it for us to see.
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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on July 11, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Great shot! I'm thinking the blues might be reduced a bit.
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 12, 2016 at 6:35 AM
Patricia and Ronald,
Thanks for your comments they are much appreciated, Ronald you are correct the blues need reducing.
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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on July 13, 2016 at 6:03 PM
Ken: nice one indeed and a great capture of the moment. I'm sure the cub fell into line after seeing/hearing mom's reaction. Richard
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