Freak Specimens

[Sanju]

From @turpentinecreek
White tigers are not "albino" tigers nor or they a separate subspecies. Their coloring is a genetic mutation that would be considered a hindrance in the wild because it does not provide adequate camouflage for survival. This means white tiger breeding is not done for conservation, but rather, for profit because they are "pretty." Cub-petting and entertainment industries, along with private owners value these animals for their looks. Due to the inbreeding required to obtain this color variant, about 80% die from debilitating health defects and only 1/30 are "pretty" enough to be "valuable" dollar-wise.
While white tigers at a facility can sometimes be a red flag, TCWR is home to 17 plus two golden tabby tigers. As a true sanctuary, we do not breed, buy, sell, or trade animals. We exist not for profit or entertainment, but essentially as a "big cat" animal shelter for displaced survivors of the Exotic Pet Trade. By supporting TCWR, you are not supporting unethical white tiger breeding; you are supporting a better life for these animals and helping us put an end to the Trade. Reply