Odisha State to Establish World’s First Melanistic Tiger Safari at Similipal Tiger Reserve
Why in News? Odisha is set to unveil the world’s first melanistic Tiger safari near the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). A genetic condition called melanism causes an animal’s skin, feathers, or hair to turn black or almost black due to an increase in melanin production. The Royal Bengal Tigers of Similipal boast a distinctive lineage … Read more