Scenario in Some Zoos, Rare Crosses Between a Male Lion and and a Female

Multiple Choice

Scenario
In some zoos, rare crosses between a male lion and a female tiger have produced hybrid offspring called "ligers." Male ligers are sterile but some female ligers are fertile. In the wild, lion and tiger ranges do not naturally overlap, making such a cross unlikely. Furthermore, the solitary behavior of tigers and the social organizations of lions create behavioral differences.
-Applying the biological species concept, the sterility of ligers reveals that ________.

A) a new species called "ligers" is forming
B) tigers and lions are the same species
C) tigers and lions are separate species
D) lions are probably a subspecies of tigers