Rare white tigers carry a gene that is only present in around 1 in every 10000 tigers.
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Scientific Name: Panthera tigris
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Average Length: 2-2.8 metres
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Average Lifespan: 10-15 years
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Habitat: Forest habitats.
Many subspecies of the tiger are either endangered or already extinct. Humans are the primary cause of this through hunting and the destruction of habitats.
