Lion and tiger mating produces liger cubs
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The Taiwanese government will fine a private zoo operator for cross-breeding a lion and a tiger, resulting in the birth of three liger cubs, an official says.
Wu Hsing-hao of the Department of Agriculture said the two surviving day-old liger cubs have been sent to a research institute in Pingtung, Taiwan's national news agency CNA reported Tuesday.
Animal rights groups have called for zoo operator Huang Kuo-nan to be severely punished for illegally cross breeding two species of protected animals.
They said fining Huang $313 to $1,565 under Taiwan's Wildlife Conservation Law amounts to a slap on the wrist.
Huang, known as "the snake king," operates a private zoo in Tainan County.
Earlier this month, animal welfare advocates accused him of selling live tigers and bears.
Tags: endangered species, exotic pets, pets in the news
Comment on "Lion and tiger mating produces liger cubs"
| Related News: |
