As the tiger population in Eastern India's Similipal Tiger Reserve bounces back, a rare genetic mutation is identified in the population known as pseudo-melanism. While the mutation is harmless, it causes the tigers to have distinctly dark coats, a trait now shared by roughly half the 30 or so tigers that roam the Similipal reserve. National Geographic Explorer and photographer Prasenjeet Yadav notes that scientists found these "black tigers" to be indicative of a limited gene pool in the region
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#Watch: A rare sighting of a melanistic tiger in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, India has drawn considerable interest to the area. An instrument designed to track the numbers and interactions of wildlife, camera traps were employed to capture this unusual creature. The melanistic tiger's footage has subsequently become popular because of its exceptionally high level of dark pigmentation in both its skin and hair. #viral #tiger #SimilipalTigerReserve #Odisha | IndiaToday NE
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Onevision Media on Instagram: "🖤 India’s Rare Natural Wonder A rare dark-coated (pseudo-melanistic) Bengal tiger has been recorded in Similipal Tiger Reserve. Experts confirm this unique coat pattern is due to a natural genetic variation, not a new species. 🌍 Why this is special This rare tiger pattern is found only in Similipal, nowhere else on Earth The dark appearance comes from dense, closely packed stripes Verified through camera traps and scientific research This remarkable sighting high
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