Have You Heard of Tigons? Meet the Rare Offspring of a Lion and Tiger!

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The discussion centers on the birth of three tigons, the offspring of a lioness and a tiger male, which occurred just before Christmas. Tigons are significantly rarer than ligers, with fewer than ten known to exist. The conversation highlights the unique characteristics and appeal of these hybrid animals, emphasizing their cuteness and rarity.

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Welcome our new tigons!

Just before last Christmas, a lioness gave birth to 3 tigons, her off-spring after an affair with a tiger male.

The tigon is much rarer than the liger, less than 10 tigons are believed to exist.
But, they are mighty cute! :smile:
 
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Awww, poor babies.