tigerskinsandotherthings:“In their own wild habits, and after their own fashion, lions and tig
tigerskinsandotherthings:“In their own wild habits, and after their own fashion, lions and tigers are necessary and very splendid creatures. A bastard strain from the crossing of these two species is not in the least likely to add to the beauty of the wildernesses of Africa or Asia or to the usefulness of two necessary forms in the scheme of nature. Nor in civilized countries, beyond the mere fact of producing a "sport,” or curiosity, are these hybrids likely to be of interest or of use to anyone.“An article on early attempts to breed Ligers, from Animal Life and the World of Nature Magazine (1902). It’s a shame the author’s words regarding the pointlessness of breeding ligers hasn’t been heeded to this day. -- source link