* Bengal Tigers: The most common type of tiger, found in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
* Other tiger subspecies: All other tiger subspecies are also related, including the Siberian tiger, Sumatran tiger, Indochinese tiger, Malayan tiger, and South China tiger.
White tigers get their color from a rare genetic mutation called leucism. This mutation affects the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for coloration, resulting in a white coat with stripes.
It's important to note that:
* White tigers are not albinos. Albinos lack melanin entirely and have pink eyes, while white tigers have blue eyes.
* White tigers are not a distinct species and should not be considered as such.
* Breeding white tigers can lead to health problems, including inbreeding and genetic defects.
So, while white tigers are different in appearance, they are still part of the tiger family and share the same ancestry with all other tiger subspecies.