Read on to learn the truth about white tigers, white lions, tabby tigers and other genetic aberrations. Print the White Tiger Fact Sheet Brochure. Over the years many people have asked us to take white tigers off their hands, but in every case it was only so they could breed more babies to use, so we declined.
This painless condition occurs when the little bumps on your tongue grow long and trap bacteria that live in your mouth -- making the tongue look black and hairy. Causes can include antibiotic use, poor oral hygiene, smoking, drinking a lot of tea or coffee, and not producing enough saliva.
Oral thrush causes thick white or cream-colored deposits, most commonly on the tongue or inner cheeks. The lesions can be painful and may bleed slightly when they are scraped. The infected mucosa of the mouth may appear inflamed and red. Oral thrush is caused by species of Candida fungus.