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Home / News / India News / World’s first white tiger sanctuary opened
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    World’s first white tiger sanctuary opened

    Ramya Patelkhana
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    Last updated on Apr 04, 2016, 09:35 pm
    World’s first white tiger sanctuary opened
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  • Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, and Union Steel Minister Narendra Singh Tomar have inaugurated the world's first white tiger sanctuary open for public.

    The inaugurated 25-hectare sanctuary is currently home only to Vindhya, a white tigress.

    Raghu, a white tiger, and Radha, a white tigress from an adjoining zoo are expected to join Vindhya soon.

  • In this article
    What is a White Tiger? Only few white tigers left in the world Endangerment of White Bengal tigers Genetic inbreeding could lead to death White tiger safari to open in Madhya Pradesh The progenitor of all known white tigers World’s first white tiger sanctuary opened Mukundpur safari is unique: Javadekar Wildlife conservationists not happy with white tiger sanctuary
  • White Tiger

    What is a White Tiger?

    What is a White Tiger?
  • The white tiger is a variant of the Bengal tiger species usually found in forests of Indian states like Bengal, Bihar, Assam and Madhya Pradesh.

    Contrary to the belief of many, the white tiger is neither an albino nor does it belong to a different species.

    The feline's coat has no color because of the absence of pheomelanin pigment due to a genetic mutation.

  • Variation

    Only few white tigers left in the world

    Only few white tigers left in the world
  • Despite the fact that white tigers belong to the Bengal tiger species, they tend to grow faster and bigger than the ordinary Bengal tiger.

    Currently, there are only a few hundred white tigers in the world, and about a hundred are present in India.

    A white tiger is naturally-born when both of its parents carry a dominant gene that controls the coat color.

  • Endangerment

    Endangerment of White Bengal tigers

    Endangerment of White Bengal tigers
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  • White Bengal tigers are being endangered due to poaching, habitat loss, and expansion of human population.

    Genetic inbreeding of white Bengal tigers, which results in high mortality rates, disabilities or deformities also leads to their endangerment. Some cubs suffer mental abnormalities while some are still-born.

    Trading of the white tiger's body parts, which are used in traditional Chinese medicines, also makes their survival difficult.

  • Personal

    Genetic inbreeding could lead to death

  • Due to genetic inbreeding, over 80% of the white tiger cubs are born with birth-defects which lead to death. The birth-defects include spine scoliosis, cross yes, clubbed feet, abnormal kidneys, blindness, retinal deterioration, immune deficiency, leg or bone deformities, etc.

  • 1 Apr 2016

    White tiger safari to open in Madhya Pradesh

    White tiger safari to open in Madhya Pradesh
    Credits:
  • Madhya Pradesh Public Relations and Energy Minister Rajendra Shukla had announced that the world's first white tiger sanctuary would be opened in Mukundpur, Rewa.

    He said that Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and Narendra Singh Tomar along with Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan would inaugurate the White Tiger Zoo and Rescue Centre.

    He said that the sanctuary would be opened on 3 April 2016.

  • Information

    The progenitor of all known white tigers

  • In India, the origin of the white tiger was recorded between 1556-1605. In 1951, Maharaja Martand Singh had captured an orphan white tiger. That white tiger named Mohan is believed to be the ancestor of all known white tigers.

  • 4 Apr 2016

    World’s first white tiger sanctuary opened

    World’s first white tiger sanctuary opened
    Credits:
  • Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, and Union Steel Minister Narendra Singh Tomar have inaugurated the world's first white tiger sanctuary open for public.

    The inaugurated 25-hectare sanctuary is currently home only to Vindhya, a white tigress.

    Raghu, a white tiger, and Radha, a white tigress from an adjoining zoo are expected to join Vindhya soon.

  • Quote

    Mukundpur safari is unique: Javadekar

  • After inaugurating the white tiger sanctuary, Union Minister Javadekar said: "There are 48 tiger reserves in the country, Mukundpur is a unique safari. This is not five star, it should be a seven star tiger safari."

  • 4 Apr 2016

    Wildlife conservationists not happy with white tiger sanctuary

    Wildlife conservationists not happy with white tiger sanctuary
  • Wildlife experts weren't impressed with the idea of conservation of the white tiger.

    Wildlife Conservator PM Lad stated that the aberration looks good, but the feline doesn't serve a conservation purpose.

    He added that white tigers are exhibit animals which increase zoo revenues and attendance.

    Experts said that the sanctuary was an effort by Rajendra Shukla to become an influential leader next to the CM.

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