Liger Classification and Evolution The Liger is the largest of
the world's felines, known to grow up to 12ft tall when standing
on their hind legs. Created by the mating of a male Lion with a
female Tiger, Ligers tend to far exceed the size of both of
their parents and although they share similar characteristics
with both of them, the Liger tends to be more like a Lion rather
than a Tiger. A Tigon is the result of breeding a female Lion
with a male Tiger, with this animal tending to be less like a
Lion having more Tiger-like qualities. Due to the fact though
that Lions and Tigers live in different areas of the world, it
is very unlikely that Ligers (or Tigons) would occur naturally
in the wild. Today there are a handful of Ligers found in zoos
around the world, which are a result of either accidental or
deliberate Human intervention. Liger Anatomy and Appearance The
Liger is an enormous animal with a large muscular body and broad
head. Ligers tend to have sandy or dark yellow fur which is
covered in the disti