The White Siberian Tiger is the largest of all tigers.
White Siberian tigers, which are also known as "Amur tigers," may be found in small numbers in certain heavily forested segments of southeastern Russia, northeastern China, North Korea, and Mongolia. They are also found in zoos around the world.
Population
A white tiger cub
In the 1940s, it was estimated by wildlife monitoring organizations that fewer than 30 white Siberian tigers were still living in the wild. As a result of strong conservation efforts, their population numbers increased to almost 500 by 2005.
Endangered Species
White Siberian tiger population is currently in decline.
Since 2005, the population of wild, white Siberian tigers has declined, according to Defenders of Wildlife. As a result, the white Siberian tiger continues to be classified as an Endangered Species by the world governing organization, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).
Habitat Loss
Habitat loss threatens the white Siberian tiger.
One reason for the decline in population is habitat loss. White Siberian tigers require vast forest landscapes to survive and, due to intense logging and human land development, the forested areas of their native lands are dwindling.
Poaching
Illegal tiger bones & body parts are still sometimes used in the production of traditional Chinese medicine.
Another reason for population decline is poaching. In spite of protection laws that exist in both Russia and China, the white Siberian tiger continues to be hunted and killed for its fur, as well as its bones and body parts, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Loss of Prey
The wild boar is the most common prey of the white Siberian tiger.
White Siberian tigers are also affected by humans hunting and killing the tiger's natural prey. As food sources are depleted, the tiger's chances of survival decrease.
Efforts of Conservation Agencies
Conservation organizations are hard at work trying to save the white Siberian tiger.
Although the future of the white Siberian tiger is uncertain, there are numerous conservation organizations throughout the world that are working to save these animals from extinction.
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