Black panther - Wikipedia
WEBA 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.
Panther Animal Facts | Panthera pardus, Panthera onca - A-Z Animals
WEBNov 10, 2008 · 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. The Panther is …
Panthera - Wikipedia
WEBPanthera 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 5 living species, the tiger, jaguar, lion, leopard and snow leopard and a number of extinct species.
Leopard | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 2, 2024 · 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. Dark spots are generally arranged in rosettes over much of the body and without the central spot characteristics of the jaguar.
Panther | mammal | Britannica
WEBThe serval ( Leptailurus serval) uses an old porcupine or aardvark burrow. In most species the male does not aid in the care and raising of the young, and in fact the female may have to guard against his attacks on the kittens. Panther, either of two mammals of the cat family (Felidae), the leopard or the puma.
Leopard - Wikipedia
WEB"Panther" is another common name, derived from Latin panther and ancient Greek πάνθηρ (pánthēr); The generic name Panthera originates in Latin panthera, a hunting net for catching wild beasts to be used by the Romans in combats. Pardus is the masculine singular form. Taxonomy Map showing approximate distribution of leopard subspecies
Black panther | Facts, Habitat, & Diet | Britannica
WEBMar 27, 2024 · 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 ( Panthera pardus) of Africa and Asia and jaguars ( P. onca ...
Panther - Facts, Size, Diet, Pictures - All Animal Facts
WEBJun 21, 2023 · Panther Diet. The panther is an apex predator that has a varied diet, depending on what prey is available in its environment. They primarily feed on medium-sized animals such as deer, wild boar, raccoons, and birds. However, they have no qualms about feeding on larger animals such as sheep or cattle if necessary. Panthers also occasionally eat fruits and carrion from other dead animals to ...
The Panther: Characteristics, Behavior, and Habitat
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Physical characteristics. The panther measures between 1.20 and 1.80 long, including its tail, and stands about 1.20 high. Its head has a special shape, because it isn’t very big. However, it has pointed ears that point outwards, huge eyes and a jaw with teeth capable of tearing an elephant apart.
What is a Black Panther? A Comic Book Hero—and a Kind of Big …
WEBFeb 16, 2018 · What is a Black Panther? A Comic Book Hero—and a Kind of Big Cat. A black jaguar (Panthera onca) crouches in a pool of water in Brazil. Black jaguars are also called black panthers, which is an ...
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