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Source-This post is based on the article “Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024.
Why in the News?
A wildlife photographer recently captured an image of a tiger with a golden coat during a safari in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park.
What is a Golden Tiger?
1) A golden tiger (also known as a golden tabby tiger) is a Bengal tiger exhibiting a color variation resulting from a recessive gene.
2) The golden tiger’s coloring originates from a recessive trait known as ‘wideband,’ which influences the production of black pigments during the hair growth cycle.
3) Golden tigers are not a separate subspecies but rather a result of genetic variation within Bengal tigers.
4) They are exceptionally rare in the wild and even rarer in captivity.
About Kaziranga National Park
1) Location: It is located in the State of Assam. It is the single largest undisturbed and representative area in the Brahmaputra Valley floodplain.
2) UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Park was declared as a National Park in 1974. In 1985, the park was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Further, it was also declared as a Tiger Reserve in 2006.
3) Important Bird Area: It is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by Bird Life International for the conservation of avifaunal species.
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