What is the closest living relative of the panthera tigris?

Answer 1

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer toa lion - panthera leo

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - panthera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia

All are members of the panther genus and closely related.

Answer 2

The tiger's closest relatives are the lion, jaguar and leopard.

Answer 3

tigers are part of the cat family. panthers, lions, leopards, lynx, domestic cats are all related to the tiger.

Answer 4

The American lion, aka cave lion, is ancestor of both cats and is thought to actually be more related to tigers than lions. It is the largest cat ever discovered.

Answer 5

Tigers are related to leopards, jaguars, and lions.