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Are White Tigers/Lions Larger than Normal Colored?
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White Lions From Cincinnati Zoo
White Lion Panthera leo Cats, Mammals White lions are a rare color mutation of the African lion. They are not albino; they are leucistic, which is lack of dark pigmentation. They get their coloring from a recessive gene known as a color inhibitor. To produce a white lion, both parents must possess the recessive gene. More Info White lions only occur naturally in the Timbavati region in South Africa where they were last seen in 1994. Recently, however, white lions raised in captivity have been released back into Timbavati, where several small prides are successfully surviving. Fact File  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author Where to see them: Siegfried & Roy's White Lion exhibit *This image is copyright of its original author Length: Male - 8.5 to 10 ft, Female - 5 to 6 ft *This image is copyright of its original author Height: Male - Up to 4 ft, Female - Up to 3.6 ft *This image is copyright of its original author Weight: Male - 330 to 530 lbs, Female - 270 to 400 lbs *This image is copyright of its original author Lifespan: Up to 18 yrs in the wild *This image is copyright of its original author Ecological Role: Predator *This image is copyright of its original author Habitat: Savannah, woodland and desert *This image is copyright of its original author Diet: Hoofed mammals, hares, small birds and reptiles *This image is copyright of its original author Risk Status: Species @ Risk (IUCN-Vulnerable)http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/animals/white-lion-2/ They did have white lions at their zoo Aging White Lion “Future” Euthanized December 19, 2014 aging white lion euthanized white lion  *This image is copyright of its original author Future & SunshineCincinnati, Ohio (December, 2014) —Future, one of two male African white lions loaned permanently to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden by Siegfried and Roy in 1998, was euthanized yesterday due to age-related health issues. The 17-year-old lion had been unable to venture into his outdoor exhibit since late October and struggled to walk in recent days. “Future’s ambulatory condition had deteriorated and his quality of life was a significant concern. Euthanasia was the most humane course of action,” said Mark Campbell, Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal health. The average lifespan for lions in North American zoos is 16.8 years. Future and his brother, “Sunshine,” came to the Cincinnati Zoo when they were three months old. They lived in a group with female “Prosperity” until 2001, when she had cubs. The males were separated from the female and cubs after that. Sunshine’s new companions will be Prosperity and “Gracious,” their 13-year-old daughter. According to Michael Land, Future’s keeper for most of his life, “Future was a wonderful cat. He was easy going as lions go and let Sunshine do all the worrying. We will miss him.” “Future” was our Brother; he will be sorely missed, especially since we are in the midst of the Holiday Season. We wish him a Magical Journey – SARMOTI – Siegfried & Roy” http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/2014/12/19...uthanized/ |
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