Nalin the White Tiger’s Final Chapter | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

A beloved white Bengal tiger named Nalin, who had called Cat Tales Wildlife Center home for nearly a decade, was euthanized at just weeks shy of his 18th birthday due to aggressive oral cancer. More than a stunning animal with leucism — the rare genetic trait that gave him his white coat and blue eyes — Nalin was a cherished wildlife ambassador, especially for children, who learned about tigers through his gentle presence. His passing ends a 25-year streak of white tigers at the center and marks the end of an era. Though he battled health issues including kidney problems and a mysterious…