Kazi 106 F
2020 JUL 17
Preliminary >
Environment and Ecology > Species extinction & protection > Wildlife
IN NEWS:
- A golden Tiger found in Kaziranga has been named Kazi 106 F.
ABOUT GOLDEN TIGERS:
- It is a tiger with lighter yellowish skin with lighter black stripes.
- The color abomination is due to genetic differences and is similar to Black Tigers.
- Biological cause of colour aberration may be due to excessive inbreeding caused by habitat destruction and loss of connectivity.
- Kazi 106F is described as the country’s only Golden Tiger.
PRELIMS QUESTION:
Q.A “golden Tiger” named Kazi 106F was recently photographed in a national Park. The national park is located in:
(a)Assam
(b)Karnataka
(c)Chhattisgarh
(d)Kerala
Answer to Prelims Question