The white tiger⋆˚🐾˖°

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White tigers are not their own species, nor are they albino; they are Bengal or Siberian tigers with a rare genetic condition called leucism. Leucism results in a lack of pigmentation in an animal’s hair, skin, scales, or feathers- causing it to turn white. It does not occur in humans. Albinism is a genetic condition that results in a complete loss of melanin, leading to a very light appearance of the hair, eyes, or skin.

Most white tigers are cross-eyed! Strabismus is a condition in which the eye muscles are turned in different directions. The gene that produces their white coat affects the optic nerve. The optic nerve is located at the back of the eyes; it allows your eyes to send signals to your brain so you can see.

(Source: clevelandclinic.org and worldwildlife.org)