Ligers and Tigons and Bears, Oh My

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the fascination with hybrid animals, specifically ligers and tigons, and their characteristics. Participants share their thoughts on the appeal of these hybrids, their size, and hypothetical scenarios regarding their behavior and breeding. The conversation touches on various aspects, including personal anecdotes, media references, and speculative ideas about animal instincts and hybridization.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire to own a liger, describing them as large and cuddly.
  • There are comments on the protective qualities of ligers compared to traditional guard animals like Rottweilers.
  • A participant shares a news story about lions rescuing a girl, suggesting a connection to the protective nature of big cats.
  • Discussion includes the size and care requirements of ligers, particularly regarding litter boxes.
  • Some participants mention the fertility of female tigons and ligers and their potential to mate with other big cats.
  • Speculation arises about whether hybrids would inherit instincts equally from both parent species or favor one over the other.
  • Participants reflect on the cultural references to ligers, including mentions of "Napoleon Dynamite" and the misconception of the term "lyger."
  • There are discussions about the physical characteristics of ligers, including their size and dietary needs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a fascination with ligers and tigons, but there are varying opinions on their characteristics, care, and the implications of hybridization. No consensus is reached on the specifics of their behavior or breeding outcomes.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on anecdotal evidence or media portrayals, and there are unresolved questions regarding the genetic and behavioral traits of hybrids.

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That thing is huge! And I agree, I want one too! Looks big and cuddly :smile:
 
That's my type of animal. :approve: Simply adoring. :!) :!) :!)

Daniel.
 
He'd be even better protection than a Rottweiler, I think. :approve:
 
He'd have Rotweillers for breakfast...:devil:

Daniel.
 
Math Is Hard said:
He'd be even better protection than a Rottweiler, I think. :approve:
Real report today on MSN - Lions Rescue, Guard Beaten Ethiopian Girl
By ANTHONY MITCHELL

The Associated Press
Updated: 8:37 p.m. ET June 21, 2005ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - A 12-year-old girl who was abducted and beaten by men trying to force her into a marriage was found being guarded by three lions who apparently had chased off her captors, a policeman said Tuesday.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8303635/
 
Thats one BIG kitty! Imagine the size litter box that's required!
 
Math Is Hard said:
:cry: I want a Liger! :cry:

http://media.damnfunnypictures.com/dfp/liger1.jpg

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/liger.asp

These are soooooooo cool. But I'd bet that you wouldn't want one after cleaning the litter box!
 
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I can't believe that nobody here has ever heard of a lyger...
 
  • #11
This is like interracial couples in the us
 
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this is so cool. i think we need to breed a lion-human bybrid.
 
  • #14
kant said:
this is so cool. i think we need to breed a lion-human bybrid.
Don't we already have Tina Turner? She is beautiful!
 
  • #15
I never thought of this before, but would a hybrid inherit the instincts of both parents equally, or favour one? (I know that it's hard to tell with cats...)
 
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He (Hercules) was three years old in 1985 (when picture was taken), and then stood 10 feet tall on his hind legs, and weighed about 1,000 lbs. At maturity (which should be about now) he is expected to reach 12 feet in length and weight about 1,250 lbs. He eats about 20 lbs of meat (beef or chicken) per day, and he can consume up to 100 lbs of food in one sitting.

Pretty cool animal.
 
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yomamma said:
I can't believe that nobody here has ever heard of a lyger...
Yeah. Not to be mean, but. Yeah. Then again, I think the only popularization was Napoleon Dynamite. I think they spelled it wrong though?

The Liger is the biggest cat in the world.
 
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I remember learning of these guys a few years back when my girlfriend and I were trying to determine who would win in a fight between a lion and a tiger. Ligers are ridiculous. That thing's head is the size of that woman's entire torso.
 

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