Beyond the Wildlife on Instagram: "Baby white tigers are an extraordinary rarity in the wild. Their pale, striking coats come from a rare genetic mutation that affects pigmentation, and a cub can only be born white if both parents carry the same recessive gene. Although they look completely unique, white tigers are not a separate species. They are a special colour variation of the Bengal tiger. In the wild, their bright colouring makes it difficult for them to blend into their surroundings, whic