By Sheetal Kumari | April 15, 2025
Golden Tabby tigers, a rare form of the Bengal tiger, are distinguished by their beautiful golden coat and white stripes.
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Their golden coat, as opposed to the typical orange, is due to a recessive gene. This renders them even more rare than normal Bengal tigers.
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The golden color is due to a genetic mutation. Few Bengal tigers possess this recessive gene, and as a result, they are very rare.
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Golden Tabby tigers are bred specifically through certain breeding programs, and in nature, because of genes, their look is very difficult to achieve.
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With a golden color and pale white stripes, their distinctive appearance makes Golden Tabbies one of the most stunning tiger subspecies.
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There are only a few Golden Tabby tigers left today. They can be found in zoos, not in the wild, because they are so rare.
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Golden Tabbies are bred with care, where tigers who have this unusual gene are bred to keep this uncommon feature. Natural cases are not common.
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Golden Tabby tigers are mostly born in captivity for research and conservation because they have slim chances of survival in the wild.
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The limited gene pool and restricted breeding in the wild render these tigers virtually impossible to spot outside captivity.
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Conservation and protection efforts for Bengal tigers, including the Golden Tabby, persist to guarantee their survival and avert extinction of these elusive animals.
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