Leopon – Leopard/Lioness
We have mentioned that the close genetic relationship between the various species of cats means that there are all sorts of possibilities for crossbreeding. The Leopon is the offspring of a male leopard and a lioness. With facial features that tend towards those of a lion, the resulting Leopon seems to present physical characteristics associated with its leopard parent breed. It is a unique animal to see in person, particularly the male, with its leopard print and lion’s mane.
Leopon
Zubron – Cow/Bison
The Zubron is one crossing that can’t really be deciphered by the odd name, as the pairing is definitely not that of a zebra and a lion, or whatever else your imagination may have suggested. The Zubron crossbreed is the result of breeding a normal agricultural cow with a European Bison. It was intended to replace the cattle in Europe but proved unsuccessful. The remaining numbers now live in the Bialowieski National Park in Poland.
Zubron
