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Liliger

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Liliger
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Mammalia
Order:
Carnivora
Family:
Felidae
Genus:
Panthera

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

  1. ^ The Moscow Times. "Rare 'Liliger' Born to Lion, Liger Couple". Retrieved 11 September 2012.
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