Odisha Black Tigers - Design & Scientific Significance
3 months ago
– Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 03:30:56 PM
First, a chained pin set: Odisha Black Tigers!
The Science: Something unique is happening in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha, India. 27 of the 30 total tigers in Odisha are located in Similipal, and within that population of 27, at least 13 of them are pseudo-melanistic. Pseudo-melanisim causes these tigers to have a mostly black appearance, giving them their nickname, "black tigers". The concentration of this unique trait among over 1/3 of the population is due to their small number, as the mutation is genetic.
Click below to be taken to the project page:
The Pin: This Bengal tiger chained pin set features two pseudo-melanistic tigers. The chain itself is removable (attached to the pin posts) so the set can be worn with or without, or one pin at a time.
The Science: Something unique is happening in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha, India. 27 of the 30 total tigers in Odisha are located in Similipal, and within that population of 27, at least 13 of them are pseudo-melanistic. Pseudo-melanisim causes these tigers to have a mostly black appearance, giving them their nickname, "black tigers". The concentration of this unique trait among over 1/3 of the population is due to their small number, as the mutation is genetic.
Click below to be taken to the project page:
The Pin: This Bengal tiger chained pin set features two pseudo-melanistic tigers. The chain itself is removable (attached to the pin posts) so the set can be worn with or without, or one pin at a time.
For more information and the full scientific study referenced for this famous animal, check out: