When Genetics Go Wrong: How Inbreeding Harms Big Cats — and How TCWR Is Breaking the Cycle
At Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR), we see every day how deeply genetics, inbreeding, and human-controlled breeding shape the lives—and suffering—of captive big cats. While the public often sees “rare” animals like white tigers or white lions as beautiful or exotic, the truth behind these animals involves serious genetic defects, compromised health, and lifelong consequences. […]
