answersLogoWhite

0

Why is liger not a species?

Updated: 11/15/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Best Answer

because they only breed in captivity not in the wild. plus they cant interbreed

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is liger not a species?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is stronger a liger or a any species of bear?

a liger it has a tiger mixed with a lion and that would be powerful


When did the liger become endangered?

Since the liger is a hybrid species, cross between a lion and a tigress, it cannot be listed.


Growth change reproduction and death for a Liger?

A liger reproduce by combining a tiger and a lion with the same genus but different species.


Why is the reason that a Mule and Liger are sterile?

Yes, a Tigon or Liger is Sterile, Just like a Mule. Most Cross-species are sterile.


Who is responsible for a liger being endangered?

The liger is a male lion /tigress hybrid, created by human interference. Since it is not a naturally occuring species, it cannot be listed.


Are cows hybrids?

No. Cattle as a whole are comprised of only of one species and one species only, and are not hybrids like a mule or a liger is.


When did the become endangered?

Since the liger is a hybrid species, cross between a lion and a tigress, it cannot be listed.


When did ligers become endangered?

Since the liger is a hybrid species, cross between a lion and a tigress, it cannot be listed.


Are red wolves hunted?

Yes, red wolves are an endangered species every since the started to be eaten by liger's.


Who would win in a fight liger or a tiger?

ofcourse a liger


What is the liger's classification?

The liger has many of the same qualifications as lions and tigers with exception of its Species, which combines both of them directly. Its classification is Animalia (Kingdom), Chordata (Phylum), Mammalia (Class), Carnivora (Order), Felidae (Family), Panthera (Genus), and Panthera Leo male x Panthera Tigris female (Species).


Is a liger a spices?

Technically, no. Zoologists say that ligers are hybrids, not species. This has prevented them from becoming the world's largest cat, unfortunately.