Maltese tiger

Learn about the elusive Maltese Tiger, a rare genetic mutation of the tiger species. Explore captivating photos and fascinating facts about this unique creature.
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So you thought tigers just came in orange & black, or white & black? There are actually rare tiger colors that are not as well-known. The golden tabby, above, has dark orange stripes instead of black. The black tiger has wider stripes and more black on its head and back. And the blue tiger? A blue tiger cub was born at a zoo in Oklahoma, but died while young. There have been reports and descriptions of blue (Maltese) tigers in the wild, but not one has been captured! What do you think?…

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THE MALTESE TIGER The maltese tiger is a theory regarding the presecnce of tigers with blue or gray fur. The maltese tigers are mostly described as having pale blue to slate grey fur with dark grey or black stripes. These tigers were reported to have existed in the Fujian province of China, belonging to the south chinese subspecies of tigers. Some maltese tigers have also been reported in Korea, which has siberian tigers. The term MALTESE may have come from the region of Malta which has lots…

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"The White tiger cub in a rare black complexion, along with its completely white siblings, is on display for the public to see at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur, Chennai, India.    A black tiger is something of a rarity and zoo officials are quite excited by the development. "The colouring might be due to genetic reasons. A black cub is exactly the same as a regular tiger in all aspects, except for its skin colour." - and the mommy looks blueish... Rare Animals, White Tiger Cubs, Tiger Moth, Animals Wild, Exotic Cats, Animals And Pets, Tiger, Wild Cats, Pet Birds

The White tiger cub in a rare black complexion, along with its completely white siblings, is on display for the public to see at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur, Chennai, India. A black tiger is something of a rarity and zoo officials are quite excited by the development. "The colouring might be due to genetic reasons. A black cub is exactly the same as a regular tiger in all aspects, except for its skin colour," said zoo director KSSVP Reddy, who is also chief conservator of…

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