Li-liger
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The liliger is a hybrid cross between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a ligress (Panthera leo × Panthera tigris). The first hybrid born at the Novosibirsk zoo.
History
The first hybrid a female liliger, named Kiara, born at the Novosibirsk zoo of Rusia, on August of 2012. Kiara was born to 8-year-old female liger Zita and male African lion Samson. Male tigrons and ligers are sterile but female hybrids can produce cubs. [1]
References
- ^ The Moscow Times. "Rare 'Liliger' Born to Lion, Liger Couple". Retrieved 11 September 2012.