White Tigers "fact vs fiction"

I liked it allot!!!!

Gee-thanks for the plug :) This white tiger issue is coming out more and more. Other places are now telling the facts about them being inbred, and not a true species of tiger. But still we see some facilities allowing them to breed to bring in the paying public.

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It's important for everyone to know about the facts of White Tigers. If people knew then maybe people would'nt be so eager to see them in show.

This pod is very informative and interesting. It makes you think of these beautiful creatures with more consideration when you see them on television.

this also says alot about the inbreeding of all animals and why first cousins shouldd'nt have kids because of all the genentic problems that can arise. just like the over inbreeding of pit bulls they are the most unstable dog i have worked with. i was a vet tech untill i was attacked.

this also says alot about the inbreeding of all animals and why first cousins shouldd'nt have kids because of all the genentic problems that can arise. just like the over inbreeding of pit bulls they are the most unstable dog i have worked with. i was a vet tech untill i was attacked.

this also says alot about the inbreeding of all animals and why first cousins shouldd'nt have kids because of all the genentic problems that can arise. just like the over inbreeding of pit bulls they are the most unstable dog i have worked with. i was a vet tech untill i was attacked.

The white tiger is cool but bad, so they should stop breeding them.

Thank you for educating me and protecting predators.

I like getting more educated about animals. Thanks.

I have always loved tigers. My parents always loved tigers and never once have I heard of this. I think it is a great bit of info. You guys do a good job.

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3 out of 4 aint bad :)
yep the fonts are kind of cheesy.
But hopefully the overall message gets through.
White tigers are still very popular, and that is why people will keep breeding for them.

love animals.. love tigers.... love ur pod....

that font you used i didn't love....

but good work

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this is cool and i didnt know that
,thanks

i never knew that white tigers were bad. now that i do know i wish everyone could know so we could do something about it.

They're needs to be more awareness so that hopefully, it becomes illegal to have these white tigers at zoo's and circus's.
this has to stop.
i hate the fact that harm is being done to an animal.

more people need to see this video!

People are sick.

how to help the extinction of these and many other animals.

Very interesting! This is something that doesn't get much attention... News to me! GL- I hope it makes TV! Good Luck!

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thanks for watching, here is some info: (Ron Tilson director of Tiger SSP)
.."However, there is an unspoken issue that shames the very integrity of zoos, their alleged conservation programs and their message to the visiting public. To produce white tigers or any other phenotypic curiosity, directors of zoos and other facilities must continuously inbreed father to daughter and father to granddaughter and so on. At issue is a contradiction of fundamental genetic principles upon which all Species Survival Plans for endangered species in captivity are based. White tigers are an aberration artificially bred and proliferated by some zoos, private breeders and a few circuses who do so for economic rather than conservation reasons." As for breeding tigers of any color, Ron Tilson says, “For private owners to say, ‘We’re saving tigers,’ is a lie,” Tilson says. “They are not saving tigers; they’re breeding them for profit.”

I dont think that many people at all know about this problem and zoos and other attractions exploit these animals for their own financial gain and thats not right. So this video is definitely great and should be on the air.

The video was very thorough and gave all the reasons why it's not right, so I'm not sure what else could really be added to it to make it any better.

Excellent pod.

please bring this to light,parents visit and support zoo's so often without this knowledge. I can recall my husband and I looking at a ehite tiger and commenting on his crossed eyes not knowing why his eyes were this way.

i think this video contains very important information, that should definitely go out, and inform people in the world, and to let people understand the situation, and how the white tiger is sadly...unnatural

White Tigers are one of my favorite animals. This pod covers them amazingly. A definite GL.
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It was very interesting,

Very informative.

I just learned a new thing. I had no idea that a white tiger was a defect. This was very informative.

Educational and Informative. Great Job!

i believe that its not right to abuse white tigers because of their color i also believe that all tigers should be able to go back to their natural habitat and that some should not die because they either came out deformed or came out the wrong color i also believe that all tigers should be able to live their lives and be free to do what they can and what they want!!!!!

Thank you very much for such an educational pod. I learned a lot from it. I would like to congratulate the Big Cat Rescue organization for the work you do.

I'm an animal lover, and it's great to see people that are commited to provide them with well being and safe haven. I truly believe that this kind of story can make a difference (by creating awareness about a lot that is taken for granted in our world), and I would love to see it reach out to a larger audience. GL from me!

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I have just saw this video and must admit, I was a little shocked, I used to love the white tiger, yet now I feel a little bad about it...

It is information that the public must be aware of before they blindly and ignorantly continue to support this inhumane act and its injustice to nature itself. why is it being kept in the shadows in our ever changing times of enlightenment? please allow this subject and information as this be boradcasted for the public...They deserve to know and it is a necessary relief that our world needs to make amends with.

It is information that the public must be aware of before they blindly and ignorantly continue to support this inhumane act and its injustice to nature itself. why is it being kept in the shadows in our ever changing times of enlightenment? please allow this subject and information as this be boradcasted for the public...They deserve to know and it is a necessary relief that our world needs to make amends with.

ilike white tiger but after i saw and heard this i felt really bad

extremely interesting video is both persuasive but not overly so. I also liked how this pod gave a lot of info on the process of getting a good healthy white tiger without making it boring. Great Job!

It is sad what people will do sometimes.. same thing about the white Lion- this is from a recent newspaper article:
"He was believed to have the white genes and was bred to a captive female and then to one of his own daughters. A white lioness called Bella was produced as a result in 1982, which later produced many white cubs. At zoos in China, Germany, Japan, Philadelphia and Toronto are represented by this bloodline. All white lions in captivity can trace ancestry to the Timba-Bella mating."

Wow thats amazing to know! I thought that they were a special type of tiger that lived in the snow in the mountains!? But why lie about such a a thing anyway?

Thas horrible.

white tigers i thinck shold live not just contiuasly be breed just let them live a normallife

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Thank you for this very informative video. What I got from it is so out-of-ordinary and quite opposite to what I expected to hear, in all mentioned aspects of the topic. Good work and GL!

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pls do save endangered animals like the white tiger

This is a great video.

LOVE IT!

i love that you are getting out there and showing info more people should care otherwise there will be no tigers left thank you its people like you that save our tigers
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This is great learning tool. Not many people know about this problem that is facing our beloved tigers. I think pictures of the white tigers that do come out with defects would be a great addition to show what really happens to most of these beautiful, innocent animals.

This is great learning tool. Not many people know about this problem that is facing our beloved tigers. I think pictures of the white tigers that do come out with defects would be a great addition to show what really happens to most of these beautiful, innocent animals.

THis needs to be stopped!!! This needs to be viewed on television to show others the truth about white tigers. I love white tigers and never knew the truth about how they are imbread until i saw this website!!!

I think this is information that needs to be put out there as much as possible and to as wide an audience as possible.

So true I am in college and the professor tried to tell me that the white tiger is a Siberian tiger and the orange tiger is the Bengal tiger. I was sure to send him an email.

very informative. I learned something new. I didn't know this was happening. It needs to stop.

While I whole-heartedly agree it is wrong to try to breed a "White Tiger", there is no denying the animals themselves are truly a sight to behold. Too bad there really is no such "Species" as a White Tiger!

this needs to be stopped

Very interesting, and you definetely got a GL from me, although I wouldn't go as far as saying "white tiger bad" lol! If I was a white tiger (and presumably understood english lol) I'd be a little upset

The Devon Rex and Cornish Rex cats are similar I think. Completely unnatural, but the mutation is not a result of inbreeding. The mutation is only artificially selected by inbreeding. After a few generations, the gene becomes predominant in the gene pool, so almost all the offspring have the trait. Then they become pedigree. It doesn't necessarily mean that other bad genetic traits have been selected, but it does increase the risk of a bad gene becoming predominant in the species. They are usually healthy if the gene pool in the pedigree is large enough. They have to keep inbreeding them if there are only a few left. This is also a problem with endangered species I think, like the Hippo in the Congo. Only a few thousand of those, as they are being hunted. I like our classic Tabby cat. He has all the natural makings and wild instincts, and thats the way I like things. I wouldn't choose a pedigree pet, as I prefer the real thing.

Golden retrievers were created by line breeding too. In order for a human to be blonde it must have two recessive genes as well. The majority of white tigers offspring are perfectly healthy (like blonde children), however; I agree that breeding white tigers is not conducive to saving the species. (just as breeding golden retrievers doesn't help save the wolf)

It is IMPORTANT to be concerned and informed when it comes to our natural world. We as people have a responsibilty to ensure that we do not become too many and too irresonsible. We need to be informed when it comes to our ecology to prevent dire consequences.

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Great Info. Most people do not know the price paid by the Animals seen in animal shows and circuses. We should be promoting wildlife in nature, not for the profit of Man. While rare genetic mutations are often intriguing, they should not be promoted for human entertainment. Kudos to Big Cat Rescue for their compassionate care of unwanted or 'throw-away' animals and their continuing educational efforts.

VERY GOOD INFO!! GL!

i agree, this is some great first hand info to know. i attended college where much of the community is proactive in envorionment and animal awareness. i will definitely redirect them back to this pod. keep givin us that valuable information!!!

Thank you so much for informing myself and so many others about this terrible tragedy. In India, the white Elephant is a sacred creature which represents that a monarch is ruling with justice. In our own Native American culture, the white Buffalo is a symbol of hope and renewal for humanity. It is unfortunate that this beautiful genetic abnormality, which is revered by so many indigenous cultures, has been unjustly exploited for entertainment purposes by our own culture. Thank you for relieving me of the veil of ignorance on this cruel practice.

I thought I was pretty well informed, but I had no idea this was a genetic abnormality...or that white tigers were unhealthy tigers. Thank you so much for this information. It is important, and it needs to be a well known fact I hope it gets air time...and motivates some changes in the laws and protection of tigers in their natural beauty... orange and black. How sad that such majestic creatures have been genetically altered for the sake of what we think is pretty. Nature in its natural form and habitat IS true beauty, and it is declining at an unbelievable pace. We need to stop regarding nature "for our pleasure and profit", and respect and protect the earths natural habitats...perhaps if we can ever learn... we won't need rescue organizations.
Way to go Big Cat Rescue!

ah yes so it is SPECIES (not specie as we listed.)
Sorry to all the English majors out there :) From now on it is called "Species Spotlight." Species can be used to describe one or many.

Big Cat Rescue, always in the forefront of advocacy, education and protection of the world's most majestic mammals, scores again with this informative and beautiful video about the plight of white tigers. GREENLIGHT!

If more politicians would pay attention to organizations like Big Cat Rescue there would be laws passed to prevent these practices in the future. We need to stay active in getting the word out! Great video - Thank you.

Big Cat Rescue is providing awareness and bringing to light the truth behind the "myths" and other economic driven agendas that have produced animals like Zabu. Great job. Keep it up.

I have been to Big Cat Rescue in Tampa and have seen this beautiful tiger. The cats who live there are loved and very well cared for. However, it is sad that there is a need for places like this. People need to understand that wild animals CANNOT be tamed and they are not here for our entertainment. Please visit BigCatRescue.org and see the wonderful work that the volunteers are doing for these animals.

Very interesting. One of the rare times abnormal is actually beautiful which is where in lies the problem. This one put a wrinkle in ma'brain and I can add it to my list of interesting things I happen to know. What's taking so long for this one to get picked up?
GREENLIGHT!

Great story!!!
I will recommend to other friends.

Thank you for caring so much for God's beautiful creatures.

Why are we so ignorant in our society about most species but our own? This is so informative, interesting and sad. Please continue educating all of us.

Thank you for bringing this information to the public. I had no idea that the white tiger was merely an inbred animal. This video was very informative and I will be sure to pass this video along.

had no idea. very interesting and sad, especially at with such beautiful animals at the backdrop... well done. thanks for the GL as well ~ eleni

VERY INFORMATIVE! Scott did a great job!

Thank you for educating the public and for taking care of these animals and giving them a home.

I'm hoping now that, when people see the announcements of the new little white tiger cubs on display somewhere, they'll realize what a sad commentary that really is. A white tiger means man has been involved and many, many other tigers have died to produce that one. I think this video may open peoples' eyes to what's really going on with animals for the sake of money. Bravo!

Important information for all animal lovers. Thanks for posting!

Thank you for educating the public about the truth of the "white tiger". These poor animals have been exploited long enough for the sole purpose of entertainment.

I commend this piece for educating the public. I had no idea !

you are my hero!

Help stop the breeding of any wild animal unless it is done by legal professionals in order to preserve it's true specie. Also, help stop exotic pet ownership; these animals are WILD, they belong in the WILD. Thank you!

Thank you for producing this video. It's great and gives an excellent summary of the truth behind white tigers and their genetic isssues.
I like to think that Zabu and her partner, Cameron, such wonderful creatures, will help to bring much enlightenment to the plight of indiscriminate breeding of exotic cats. And that they will live out their lives taken care of in an appropriate manner is heartwarming.

Good job. Good to see an action recommended at the end. It would have moved along better, I think, if the narrator would have been shot in a few more poses, especially in the first half. Maybe a couple of XCU's. GL

Thanks for posting ..it is specie..if it is a one or a group. But sometimes we slip and say species.
We are very new to this. (we have a ton of pods up on you tube and myspace) but we are looking into how to get better quality. right now we use a mac and imovie and it seems to shrink it all down. we do need help :) www.bigcatrescue.org

thats really kool. i thought white tigers were only found at the shows in las vegas lol...but very kool in interesting

Is it specie or species? You said species on tape, but wrote specie on your opening title.

Either way, this was a good story, I always like when I learn something new about nature, and this pod acheived that nicely - plus Tigers are cool. Only thing I could see fixing is I'd work on the opening audio vocals a little bit, they are little blown out. But otherwise, this was excellent. Maybe a recompression of the video to lose the pixelization, but otherwise it was great, I greenlight. Check out my latest pod when you have 5 mins. -zen

i love tigers. they are the most beautiful animal. yet they are endangered. we need to stop this! this video is great and very informative.

This pod really caught my eye. I love tigers! The information that was given was also really helpful.

I love tigers, there a very beautiful animal and my favorite kind of animal. Thanxs for informing me more about tigers :).

This caught my attention cause the animal is very beautifull

Thank you...this was concise to the point and very informative....perfect for current GL