Mar 4, 2023 · A white tiger believed to have Down syndrome, Kenny went viral online as the so-called "ugliest tiger in the world" — but the truth was much more heartbreaking.

May 30, 2025 · Despite what people said online, Kenny didn’t actually have Down syndrome. His appearance was due to a more complicated problem: inbreeding. White tigers aren’t a …

A white tiger believed to have Down syndrome, Kenny went viral online as the so-called "ugliest tiger in the world" — but the truth was much more heartbreaking.

Apr 13, 2016 · Photographs purportedly showing a "tiger with Down syndrome" have been circulating online for several years. Although these images are real, the animal's appearance …

Mar 31, 2025 · Kenny passed away in 2008 at the age of 10, a relatively short life span for a non inbred tiger, but a long time for a white tiger. While his life was short, his legacy continues to …

Mar 4, 2024 · Kenny the tiger was thought by many to have Down syndrome, however, this isn’t the case. His facial deformities were a result of inbreeding and abuse.

Jun 23, 2025 · Kenny was a white tiger with facial deformities caused by inbreeding, not Down syndrome. Kenny died at only 10 years old after a battle with melanoma, about half the typical …

Sep 20, 2024 · The notion of a “tiger with Down syndrome” is a fascinating but incorrect claim. Understanding the genetic differences between humans and tigers, as well as the true nature …

May 15, 2025 · The fundamental incompatibility between the genetic makeup of humans and tigers makes it biologically impossible for a tiger to develop Down Syndrome. To suggest …

Oct 1, 2019 · Roberts then brought up Kenny, a white tiger rescued by TCWR nearly 2 decades ago, who became the “poster child” for the problems of inbreeding after a photo of him falsely …