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  1. A black panther is the melanistic colour variant of the leopard (Panthera pardus) and the jaguar (Panthera onca). Black panthers of both species have excess black pigments, but their typical rosettes are also present. They have been documented mostly in tropical forests, with black leopards in Africa and Asia, and black jaguars in South America.

  2. a-z-animals.com › animals › pantherPanther - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · The Panther (also commonly known as the Black Panther) is a large member of the Big Cat family, native to Asia, Africa and the Americas. The Panther is not a distinct species itself but is the general name used to refer to any black-colored feline of the Big Cat family, most notably Leopards and Jaguars.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PantheraPanthera - Wikipedia

    Panthera is a genus within the family Felidae, it is one of two extant genera in the subfamily Pantherinae, and contains the largest living members of the cat family. There are five living species: the jaguar, leopard, lion, snow leopard and tiger, as well as a number of extinct species.

  4. Black panther, colloquial term used to refer to large felines classified in the genus Panthera that are characterized by a coat of black fur or large concentrations of black spots set against a dark background. The term black panther is most frequently applied to black-coated leopards and jaguars.

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  5. 5 days ago · Leopard, also called panther, large cat closely related to the lion, tiger, and jaguar. It varies greatly in size and markings. The ground color is typically yellowish above and white below.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PantherPanther - Wikipedia

    The Panther (Latin: Panthera) is a genus of big cats native to equatorial regions. Large cats. Pantherinae, the cat subfamily that contains the genera Panthera and Neofelis. Panthera, the cat genus that contains tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards. Jaguar ( Panthera onca ), found in South and Central America.

  7. Jun 21, 2023 · The panther, also known as the black panther, is one of nature’s most fascinating and elusive creatures. As striking as they are powerful animals, they have an unmistakable ferocity that captures our imaginations instantly and offers a glimpse into a wilder world of beauty – yet often leads to misconceptions regarding one of the planet’s ...

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