You may have heard that no two tiger’s stripes are alike. And according to a new study, each tiger’s distinct genetic and evolutionary history gives it unique characteristics that may be key to saving these majestic big cats from extinction.
Genomic Study Confirms There's Six Tiger Subspecies Left
The Bengal tiger is one of six subspecies confirmed by a new genetic study.
Oct 29, 2018 10:23 PMApr 9, 2020 11:11 PM
Bengal Tiger (Credit: Dangdumrong/shutterstock)
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