There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
"trivial" would be subjective though, right?
Because I assume the difference between races in human beings is considered "trivial" from a genetic standpoint.
And their geographic requirements stimulated new adaptions which I assumed created genetic branch offs. Darker skin was adapted to protect against the suns rays, slit eyes were adapted to protect against high wind speed and dust (allegedly) and so on. And while a black person has no problem mating with white person or asian or hispanic etc. They are genetically different, I assume.
I'm sure if you go back long enough, you will find common ancestors for all tigers but they still adapted to their geographic requirements overs 1000s of years and if we were to go around breeding indian bengals with amurs it may not be an issue over 1000s of years but I think you would set the sub species back by doing so. Is it the worst thing in the world?
Absolutely not, protecting tigers as a whole or any big cat should out weigh a single sub species but if we have the opportunity to protect and maintain genetic traits, I think that would be best.