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Black panthers in Africa are known as Leopards (Panthera pardus); Black Panthers in the Americas are known as Jaguars (Panthera onca). So it is a real species.

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Are panthers a separate species?

No. Panther is another name for jaguars, leopards, or pumas.


Do black panthers jump?

There is no species called a black panther. The black panther is either a melanistic (black) jaguar or a melanistic leopard. Both species are able to jump quite well.


Is it illegal to kill a black panther?

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Is Black Panther real?

The Black Panther is real but not a single species. It may be a melanistic (black) leopard or a melanistic jaguar. Both are called black panthers.


Why the black panther endanger animal?

Black panthers are either black leopards or black jaguars. Neither species is currently an endangered species.


What is the panther populations of Florida?

Currently between 50 to 60.


What are black panthers characteristics?

The Black Panther is not a single species. It may be a melanistic (black) leopard or a melanistic jaguar.


Is the black panther real?

The black panther is real but not a single species. It may be a melanistic (black) leopard or a melanistic jaguar. Both are called black panthers.


How long have black panthers been on earth?

Panther have been found on Earth since Prehistoric times The black panther is not a species. It is either a black leopard or jaguar.


Why are panthers black?

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer toa lion - panthera leoa tiger - panthera tigrisa leopard - pantera pardusa jaguar - panthera oncaa snow leopard - panthera unciaTo which species of panther were you referring?


Why are panthers indangered?

The term panther is a generic term used for leopards, pumas, and jaguars. There is no species "panther". At present, the snow and Amur leopard, and the Florida race of the puma, are endangered.


How is a panther born?

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer toa lion - panthera leoa tiger - panthera tigrisa leopard - panthera pardusa jaguar - panthera oncaa snow leopard - panthera unciaTo which species of panther were you referring?