What would happen if a lion mated with a panther? They're both of the same species pretty much, so would their offspring be in danger?

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NoodlesAndRiceYT · Answer

hm, i dont know what would happen, their offspring would look different for sure tho

NeverAlone · Answer

You agree that it would cause genetic mutation right? But what would happen to the offspring?

UhhhKhakis · Answer

I mean, they would pretty much make another big cat.

UhhhKhakis · Answer

Lions and Tigers did it.

NeverAlone · Answer

So it would create an entirely new species?

UhhhKhakis · Answer

@neveralone wrote:

So it would create an entirely new species?

Probably.

NoodlesAndRiceYT · Answer

@neveralone wrote:

So it would create an entirely new species?

maybe, thats what im thinking

UhhhKhakis · Answer

Maybe I'll do that one day.

NeverAlone · Answer

Thank you for your help. :]
And Jake, I beg of you, please don't attempt that.

UhhhKhakis · Answer

@neveralone wrote:

Thank you for your help. :] And Jake, I beg of you, please don't attempt that.

I'm serious, I really might, and you are welcome :)

Vocaloid · Answer

Research Panthera hybrids. Lions, Jaguars, leopards (panthers are a subtype of leopards), and tigers *can* produce offspring (in very limited capacities). Offspring are typically not viable (either the offspring die or they are not fertile) https://www.bionity.com/en/encyclopedia/Panthera_hybrid.html