Monday 13 April 2015



Black Panther










Scientific Name: Panthera pardus, Panthera onca.

Location: Asia, Africa, America.

Size (L): 1.1m - 1.9m (43in - 75in).

Weight: 36kg - 160kg (79lbs - 350lbs).

Top Speed: 114kph (71mph).

Life Span: 12 - 15 years.

Gestation Period: 90 - 105 days.

Panther Classification : 

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. 

Panther Interesting Facts and Features:

Although technically only black Leopards and Jaguars are generally considered to be the only true Panthers by science, the term is also used to describe a number of other dark coated Cats by locals in their native habitats including Cougars, Tigers, Pumas, Lynxes and Bobcats. 



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