Beyond Dawlish

The liger and tigon are both hybrid big cats, but they differ in their parentage and physical characteristics. A liger is the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger, often growing larger than both parents, with a mix of lion-like and tiger-like features. On the other hand, a tigon results from a male tiger and a female lion, generally smaller than the liger, with more tiger-like traits. Both hybrids are rare and fascinating, showcasing the unique outcomes of crossbreeding big cats.