Panthera is a genus within the family Felidae, and one of two extant genera in the subfamily Pantherinae. It contains the largest living members of the cat family. There are five living species: the jaguar, leopard, lion, snow leopard and tiger. Numerous extinct species are also named, including the cave lion and American lion.

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.

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.

Jul 16, 2023 · Explore our panther facts and discover what type of big cats these famous felines are. Learn also about their fame, adaptations, and more!

Jul 29, 2014 · Puma, panther, cougar and mountain lion are different names for the same species of big cat that can be found from Canada to the southern tip of South America.

Feb 15, 2025 · 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.

6 days ago · Jaguars (Panthera onca) are among the most rare and elusive big cats of the jungle. These beautiful wild cats have long been revered as important cultural symbols of power and courage. They were also highly prized for their gorgeous spotted fur. The word jaguar comes from the South American Tupi and Guarani languages.

Oct 1, 2024 · The Panthera lineage consists of seven cats, five of which are the largest in the cat family. This lineage comprises the five big cats of the Panthera genus and the two Clouded Leopards of the Neofelis genus.

Nov 23, 2022 · The term “panther” doesn’t refer to a particular animal, but to of a group of felines. In America, however, people decided to call leopards and jaguars by different names because of the specific characteristics in their fur. To this day, …

Mar 12, 2024 · Cats are small, domesticated felines, while panthers are large, wild cats often referring to leopards or jaguars, depending on the region.