The white tiger kept for the first time was born in Japan

Hundreds of people went to a zoo in Tokyo, Japan to admire the first white tigers born in captivity.

Four white tigers were born at Tobu Zoo in the north of Tokyo, Japan 6 weeks ago. They quickly became the "stars" that attracted the attention of thousands of visitors. They were happy when queuing up to admire them, Reuters reported.

White tiger and two of its four children at the garden
Tobu zoo, Tokyo city, Japan. (Photo: AP)

"I feel very happy watching the little tigers. Watching them play and mother tiger watching them from afar, I think it is a happy family," a young man said.

These are the first white tigers born in captivity in Japan. Currently their weight is about 5kg and their health is very good.

Conservationists say the amount of white tigers in the wild is only around 200. So they face a high risk of extinction. About 30 white tigers are living in zoos in Japan.

The color of the white tiger is the result of the expression of a recessive gene. This gene can also cause spinal distortion and many kidney problems.