What is a cross of lion and tiger?

A cross between a lion and a tiger is called a liger (male lion and female tiger) or a tigon (male tiger and female lion).

Here's a breakdown:

* Liger: Larger than both parent species, with stripes similar to a tiger but with a more lion-like mane (although it might be sparse or absent).

* Tigon: Smaller than both parent species, with stripes similar to a tiger, but often with a less defined pattern and no mane.

Both liger and tigon are hybrids that are very rare in the wild, as lions and tigers don't naturally share habitats. They are more commonly bred in captivity for their unique appearance.