epa10815113 A white bengal tiger cools off in a water pond in National Zoo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23 August 2023. The color of the white tiger's fur is the result of a genetic mutation called leucism. Leucism would be a hindrance in the wild, as it doesn't provide a tiger with any camouflage, which greatly reduces their chance of survival. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL
