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8 Fun Facts

Liger

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One of the traits inherited from a tiger is the fact that ligers are very good swimmers and love to swim.

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Male Ligers can reach a length of 10 to 12-feet which makes them slightly larger than even large male lions or tigers in length.

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The Liger is not a new hybrid as they date back to the early 19th century in India.

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According to the sources from Myrtle Beach Safari, ligers can run at a speed of 40 to 50 miles per hour.

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Ligers are presently known to exist only in captivity, as the natural habitats of the parents do not overlap.

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Liger is often believed the largest cat of the world.

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Well, as of 2013, there are four white ligers in existence, all of them being located at the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina.

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Male ligers are sterile, and ligers have other problems caused by being hybrid animals.