Here's why:
* Mimicry is a specific evolutionary adaptation. It involves one species evolving to resemble another species (either for protection or to deceive prey). White Bengal tigers are not mimicking any other animal.
* Their coloration is a genetic mutation. White Bengal tigers get their distinctive white fur due to a recessive gene, not an adaptation to mimic anything.
* They still rely on their natural hunting instincts. White Bengal tigers are still apex predators with strong hunting instincts. Their coloration does not help them blend into their surroundings like other tigers, which is a key element of mimicry.
So, while white Bengal tigers are visually striking, their white fur is not a form of mimicry.