A "liger" is a big cat that is a cross between a male lion and a female tiger. It is different from the lion or the tiger because it has characteristics from both of its parents. Full definition
Same thing with a lion and a tiger = liger but it can't reproduce. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Jungle Island — The original Parrot Island was one of the first tourist attractions in the Miami area, and now the 22 artificial fertilizer - and - pesticide - free acres is home to a variety of animals and birds — most notably Hercules, a 900 - pound liger, that is a cross between a lion and a tiger. (havebabywilltravel.com)
Included in this resource are comprehension questions, a word search and further information about hybrids such as ligers and tigons. (tes.com)