This tiger's littermates include both orange and white breeds. This one in particular is a bit of a mixture...cant remember what they are called, Tabby? Photo taken May 2008.
This tiger\'s littermates include both orange and white breeds. This one in particular is a bit of a mixture...cant remember what they are called, Tabby? Photo taken May 2008.
They are called golden tigers, but some people use the term golden tabby tiger. It is not a mix of the two (white & orange), as it appears, but actually a third color morph. A recessive gene, just like white tigers. All three color morphs can occur in the same litter, as shown on the documentary "Awesome Pawsome" about Dreamworld, Australia. Memphis also has all three varieties, although they will not breed them in accordance with AZA guidelines; they are breeding sumatran tigers (an SSP race) and alternate them with the tri-colored bengals.
