What exactly is a liger? A cross between a male lion (Panthera leo) and female tiger (Panthera tigris). The liger is the world's largest big cat, growing up to 12 feet long and 1,200 lbs. Ligers ...

Also, the liger seemingly loves water — a trait that wild tigers have but lions don't — but it can take some time for it to take the leap. The Characteristics Of A Tigon.

No one is able to estimate with authority a liger’s lifespan. It seems to be shorter than those of a lion (up to 25 years in captivity) or a tiger (up to 20 years in captivity).

But many of the crossbreeds live healthy lives, and some have even produced offspring—a female liger in a Russian zoo mated with a male lion and gave birth to a so-called liliger in 2012.

These adorable pictures show three rare liger cubs that have recently been born at a a zoo in Russia. All of the cubs were born female and are a rare mix between a lion and a tiger; the biggest ...

The liger was found inside a cage in the backyard of a house. The big cat, which was believed to be about 14 months old, appeared to be in good health and was taken away by federal environmental ...