Causes of Endangerment
Solutions
Habitat loss, poaching, and expansion of human population
have together contributed to their being endangered. They are widely hunted for their body-parts, which are used in traditional Chinese medicines.
Due to shortage in their numbers, this species of animal has been inbreeded. About 80 percent of the White tiger cubs are born with serious birth-defects and they soon die. It has resulted in high mortality and disabilities.
World Wildlife Federation (WWF) and many other wildlife organizations are working with the support of the government for the cause of protecting them from becoming extinct.
Due to increasing number of genetic problems, the Species Survival Plan (SSP) coordinators are not in favor of continuing the breeding of White tiger in their managed programs.