A single base variant in the SLC45A2 gene makes orange tigers white and does not have any negative consequences. Evolutionary geneticist here. Meet my friend who is part of a large population genetic study in my lab. Submitted by AgaricX t3_11m5rrf on March 8, 2023 at 7:36 PM in aww No comments 2
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I am an evolutionary geneticist that studies hybridization. This is Apollo the liger, the most beautiful and adorable wild cat I've met. Humans for spatial and size perspective. Submitted by AgaricX t3_11c0k45 on February 26, 2023 at 12:31 AM in aww No comments 1
A single base variant in the SLC45A2 gene makes orange tigers white and does not have any negative consequences. Evolutionary geneticist here. Meet my friend who is part of a large population genetic study in my lab.
I am an evolutionary geneticist that studies hybridization. This is Apollo the liger, the most beautiful and adorable wild cat I've met. Humans for spatial and size perspective.