Tiglon (Noun)
Meaning
Offspring of a male tiger and a female lion.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rare and exotic tiglon is a majestic creature, a result of a unique mating between a male tiger and a female lion in a controlled environment.
- The zookeepers were thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy tiglon, the first in the history of the institution.
- Despite being larger than its parent species, the tiglon's behavior and appearance were surprisingly lion-like, according to researchers.
- Tiglons have been observed to possess a combination of characteristics from both parent species, making them fascinating subjects for study.
- Unfortunately, the lifespan of a tiglon is relatively short compared to other big cats, which makes conservation efforts particularly challenging.