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 ...

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).

A male liger might roar and have a short, lion-like mane as well. When it comes to size, a liger can be larger than both of its parents — measuring between about 10 and 12 feet long and weighing ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...