Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Liger - The Largest of the "Big Cats"

Source:  wikipedia commons
Liger Couple

What is a liger, you ask? It is the result of mating a male lion with a female tiger. They are said to have the strength of a lion and the speed of a tiger. The liger is the biggest of the "big cats" and is one of the most beautiful big cats in existence. I was fortunate enough to see a female liger at the GW Exotic Animal Park, in Davis, Oklahoma. They are truly beautiful big cats! I was enough lucky (or unlucky) enough to see her mate with a male lion. That was totally unexpected and a little awkward, but something that is rarely seem by most people. I did take some pictures that day, but unfortunately, she stayed up very close to the fence that was between us and the pictures were not publish worthy.

Lean more about the amazing and beautiful liger,  with more pictures and video here...

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