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[–] R-Usher 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Unfortunately, almost, if not all, "Golden Tigers", are the result of heavy inbreeding to point that many suffer from otherwise uncommon genetic diseases. It's a sad novelty of a creature both beautiful and terrifying in its own right.

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[–] offbrand 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

that is knowledge I wish I didnt have...I can no longer be blissfully ignorant.

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[–] R-Usher ago 

Moi aussi. I saw an white tiger in India, and it too suffered from heavy inbreeding, so much in fact, it wasn't a regular attraction due to prolonged health concerns. Tigers are nearly extinct in the wild, but even in captivity, their lives are arguably not worth living.

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[–] forgottenpassword ago 

So, it doesn't need to be sedated to have a photo with it. Like instead of just lying on the ground, it's trying to kill me but it looks like he is swatting butterflies.