Ligers and Tigons and Bears, Oh My

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The discussion centers around the fascination with ligers, a hybrid of a lion and a tiger, noted for their impressive size and unique characteristics. Participants express a desire to own a liger, highlighting their perceived cuddliness and protective qualities compared to traditional pets like Rottweilers. The conversation also touches on the rarity of such hybrids and their potential fertility, with some participants humorously suggesting the idea of breeding a lion-human hybrid. A notable anecdote about lions rescuing a girl in Ethiopia is shared, illustrating the protective nature of big cats. The liger is described as the largest cat in the world, with one individual, Hercules, mentioned for his extraordinary size and dietary needs. Overall, the thread captures a mix of admiration, curiosity, and playful speculation about these fascinating creatures.
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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...
 
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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.
 
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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!
 
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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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