Bajirao, the last captive white tiger at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, died at the age of 18 due to old age related issues.
White tigers:
Reason for White colour: White tigers are not a separate sub-species, but are white in colour due to an expression of recessive genes.
Distribution: The white tigers are found only among the Indian tigers and can only be seen only in captivity now. The last white tiger reported in the wild was captured in the forests of Rewa in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Features: White tigers have pink noses, white-to-cream coloured fur, and black, grey or chocolate-coloured stripes. Their eyes are usually blue, but may be green or amber.
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