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.

2024年5月27日 · 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.

2025年2月15日 · 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.

2022年11月23日 · The panther is one of the most intriguing and elegant animals that exist. Its shiny coat and deep gaze have always awakened the curiosity in many people to learn more about this beautiful creature.

2018年5月18日 · If you run across what you think may be a black panther, it’s more than likely a melanistic leopard or jaguar. Melanistic refers to an increased amount of dark pigmentation in skin or fur.

Explore our panther facts and discover what type of big cats these famous felines are. Learn also about their fame, adaptations, and more!

2022年12月21日 · Black Panther is a widely used term, often used to regard several variations of the Felidae family with black fur coats. However, the black panther is not a distinct species of …

2018年2月16日 · As theatergoers around the world marvel at the new superhero movie Black Panther, we here at National Geographic wanted to share some facts about these real-life fascinating felines.

The word "panther" is often presumed to derive from Greek pan- ("all") and ther ("beast"), but this may be a folk etymology. Although it came into English through the classical languages, panthera is probably of East Asian origin, meaning "the yellowish …

A black panther or white panther, which is a name for a leopard or jaguar with black or white fur. Any animal which belongs to the genus Panthera (e.g. lion) or the subfamily Pantherinae.