Zoo Genetics Key Aspects Of Conservation Biology Albinism Better Info

Albino tigers or white lions drive ticket sales. This creates a perverse incentive to breed for aesthetics rather than health. Historically, this has led to disastrous consequences. The white tiger population in captivity, for example, has suffered from severe inbreeding (father-to-daughter and brother-to-sister breeding) to maintain the white coat, resulting in cubs with cleft palates, scoliosis, and immune deficiencies.

Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin. In zoo genetics, it presents a unique challenge and opportunity. Albino tigers or white lions drive ticket sales