What is the origin of ligers and tigons?

IMHO some idiot pseudo scientist who, just because they can, wants to see how far they can push creation, rather than recognizing that manipulating genes and species has destruction written all over it. Many of these, just like mules, are infertile, and suffer horrible health problems. read more

The liger is distinct from the similar hybrid tigon. The liger is the largest of all known extant felines. The history of lion-tiger hybrids dates to at least the early 19th century in India. read more

Ligers and tigons are both hybrid big cats. Tigons are produced when a male tiger breeds with a female lion. Ligers are the offspring of a male lion bred with a female tiger. Although they both result from a tiger and lion crossbreed, their specific parentage is what differentiates ligers from tigons. read more

Ligers - History and Origin of Ligers. History of the ligers dates back to 1799, when 3 liger cubs were born in India. In 1824, first ever ligers in South Africa were born. In USA, the first ever liger was born during 1948. Liger Cubs vs Tiger Cubs - Growth & Weight. Detailed Growth Analysis of Liger and Tiger Cubs! Liger Cubs Grow faster than Tiger Cubs. read more