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.
Some likely causes are: 1  Though they donât seem to be caused by bacteria or viruses, they can be triggered by an allergy to bacteria commonly found in the mouth.6 They may occur with viral infections. 2  A fault in the immune system can cause it to attack normal cells in the tongue and mouth.7.