What structural difference exists between a white tiger and an orange tiger of the same subspecies?
Answer
There is no structural difference; they are physically identical
The recessive gene that dictates the white coat color is purely aesthetic and does not impact the physical build or robustness of the animal. A white tiger is structurally identical to an orange tiger of the same subspecies, most commonly the Bengal tiger (*Panthera tigris tigris*). The gene does not confer any changes to overall size, bone density, muscle mass, or skeletal configuration. Both types of tigers share the same biological requirements and physical capabilities, meaning any perceived superiority or inferiority is related solely to camouflage and survival, not inherent physical strength or mass.
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