hybrid between a male lion and a female tiger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A liger is a mix between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a female tiger (Panthera tigris). It is different from a similar mix called a tigon and is the biggest of all known extant cats. Males don't always have a mane.
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Female (left) and male (right) ligers at Everland amusement park in South Korea. | |
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