Black or pseudo-melanistic tigers exist because of a genetic quirk that creates a unique phenotype. The Simlipal Tiger Reserve is the only habitat where these cats are found in the wild. More than 60% of Simlipal's tigers are 'black', according to Govt data
Indian Forest Service Officer Parveen Kaswan recently shared captivating images of 'pseudo-melanistic' tigers found exclusively in Simlipal, Odisha, on social media.