White Tiger MOHAN
The first white tiger, Mohan, was captured in 1951 in the nearby jungles, was kept in this palace till his death.The unusual coloration of white tigers has made them popular in zoos and entertainment showcasing exotic animals. The magicians Siegfried & Roy are famous for breeding and training two white tigers for their performances, referring to them as "royal white tigers", the white tiger's association with the Maharaja of Rewa.
Rewa Maharaja Martand Singh first observed male white tiger Mohan during his visit to Govindgarh jungle at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India. After hunting for months, he was able to capture the first living white tiger seen in nature. With help from official veterinary experts, he unsuccessfully tried to breed the white tiger with colored female tigers. Eventually, however, he succeeded in creating a second generation of white tigers. In time, it expanded around the world.
At a recent meeting of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has given a go-ahead to the state government’s proposal to start a zoo, rescue centre and captive breeding of highly endangered white tigers at Maand reserve near Govindgarh Fort.
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