White tigers, the beautiful variation of bengal tigers, have a disturbing truth. These animals are a result of a rare recessive gene inherited by both parents. But if it is so rare, then how are there so many? Inbreeding. Breeders inbreed these tigers to create more of their kind, but these creatures have an enormously higher chance of being born with a disability. These breeders are aware of these risks, however, the only thing they focus on, is supply and demand for an audience.

Inbreeding, which is the breeding of genetically related organisms, is a dangerous method that very commonly results in severe health issues. Health issues that follow from inbreeding, as stated from The Crown Ridge Tiger Santuary, "are generally kept a secret from the public and can include spinal deformities, cleft palates, club feet, mental impairments, defective organs, immune deficiencies, hip dysplasia, and bulging eyes."

"When an orange and white tiger are bred, only 1 in 4 cubs are born white and of those 80% die from birth defects. Only 1 in 30 of the surviving white cubs will be suitable for display" (Crown Ridge Tiger Santuary)