Quiz on Ligers and Tigons

What are the parents of a liger?

• Two lions

• A lion and a tiger

• Two tigers

• A tiger and a leopard

What are the parents of a tigon?

• Two lions

• A lion and a tiger

• Two tigers

• A tiger and a lioness

Which hybrid is typically larger?

• Liger

• Tigon

• Both are the same size

• Neither, both are smaller than their parents

What is the average weight of a liger?

• 200 kg

• 320 kg

• 420 kg

• 550 kg

How does the size of tigons compare to their parents?

• Larger

• Smaller

• Same size

• It varies greatly

What physical traits do ligers inherit from their lion parent?

• Stripes

• Mane

• Spots

• Small size

What physical traits do tigons inherit from their tiger parent?

• Mane

• Large size

• Stripes

• Spots

Which hybrid tends to have more health issues?

• Ligers

• Tigons

• Both equally

• Neither, they are very healthy

Why do ligers grow larger than either of their parent species?

• They have a unique growth gene

• They eat more

• They exercise more

• They live longer

What is the lifespan of a typical liger?

• 10-12 years

• 15-20 years

• 25-30 years

• Over 30 years