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Tigon is

A. A natural hybrid between Lion and tigress

B. A natural hybrid between Tigers and lioness

C. A fertile hybrid between captive tiger and lioness

D. A fertile hybrid between captive lion and tigress

Aniket Singh

10 Months agoGrade

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Askiitians Tutor Team

Approved Tutor Answer10 Months ago

The term "tigon" refers specifically to a hybrid animal resulting from the mating of a male tiger and a female lion. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Correct Answer

B. A natural hybrid between Tigers and lioness

Additional Information

Tigons are less common than ligers, which are hybrids of male lions and female tigers.
Hybrid animals like tigons often exhibit a mix of physical traits from both parent species.
These hybrids can occur in captivity but are rare in the wild.

Understanding the differences between these hybrids helps clarify the fascinating world of animal genetics.