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Leopards and Panthers
Leopards (also sometimes referred to as 'panthers' along with jaguars and mountain lions) can currently be found in sub-Saharan Africa, Indochina, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and parts of the Indian subcontinent, with largest population being found in sub-Saharan Africa. These solitary felines are the smallest members of the big cat family.
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What is the nickname of the baby panther?
A baby panther is also called a kitten. There are on average about 1-4 kittens in a litter, and the mother will raise the kittens without any help from the father. The kittens will usually stay with their mother for about 2 years before they leave to acquire their own territory. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
Difference between black panther and lion?
No. A black panther is essentially the black version of a jaguar, which is an entirely different species from that of the mountain lion or cougar. Mountain lions are found primarily in North America and in the dry desert mountains of South America. Black panthers and jaguars, on the other hand, reside in the rainforests of South America.
Why is the black leopard endangered?
Because many hinters are killing them for there beautiful fur to use as belts and such. Also many hunters are killing them because they fear they are going to kill off there crops and livestock. And lastly many people now fancy them as PETS!
IT'S SICKENS ME!
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 of the panther species eat meat because they are obligate carnivores. They are not designed for eating anything but meat.
How did the black panther get its name?
It was determined, by observation and genetic experimentation, that "Black panthers" are simply jaguars (Panthera onca) or leopards (Panthera pardus) with a genetic condition called melanism. They have been selectively bred in captivity creating something similar to a subspecies of each.
How many leopard cups are born in a litter?
There are usually 2 or 3 cubs in a litter but there can be more. But the reality is that usually only 1 or 2 at greatest survive.
How do clouded leopards hibernate?
Clouded Snow Leopards are an elusive breed of wild cats located in very remote parts of the world such as the Himalayas. This makes them hard to study and track. Scientists believe they survive harsh conditions living in trees, as they are top notch climbers and have a thick and muscular tail to balance with.
What can humans do to protect themselves from a black panther?
Black panthers are a variety of leopard, and like all leopards they have sharp retractable claws and fangs; if attacked, they usually try to run away (and they run very fast!) or to climb up a tree. But if they are cornered, they can fight ferociously and rip their enemy to shreds. Not many animals would want to mess with an enraged black panther!
How good are a black panther's senses?
Black panthers are not the biggest cats, but they have strong muscular bodies, powerful jaws, and long and sharp teeth. They also have a very good sense of smell and exceptional hearing.
Black panthers are not a species unto themselves, but melanistic specimens of the jaguar and leopard.
What are the physical characteristics of a black panther?
The cheetah is a very muscular, fast animal and can run up to 65 mph.They have spotted fur to blend in with their surrounding and perfer to chase their pray rather than ambush it.they also use their tail to turn in the direction they would want to.
Do leopards eat baby gorillas?
No male leopards do not kill THEIR cubs. They will, however, kill the offspring of other neighboring males. A leopard kills the cubs of other males to ensure that only their own genes we yield future leopards and carry on their legacy. Of course, this does not happen at the discretion of the mother leopard
What enemies does the Florida panther have?
The enemies are bears, big alligators, crocodile's, tigers, and hogs. Of course I am only 12:) But I am right. I looked it up on Ask.com. Just kidding maybe I am right.
What are some learned behaviors of an elephant?
- pooping in puddles
- being crazy
- being crazy coloured (lime green with purple poka-dots)
- licking them selves every 3 minutes
- and they mate with each other every other month
Where do amur leopards come from?
An Amur leopard is a subspecies of leopard also known as the Manchurian leopard, Korean leopard or Far Eastern leopard. It is found in the mountains of the Russian Far East as well as parts of China and Korea. It is one of the most endangered big cats as well as being one of the most critically endangered of the nine extant (living) leopard species.
Why does the leopard have the same genus as the lion?
The leopard has the same genus as the lion since they have the same anatomical structure. They are in the Panthera genus.
About 15 years ago, me, my wife and child were driving home to NC from Garrison Ky going down a road everyone called Kinney. As we rounded a curve just outside of town there was a huge black cat standing in the road. I was going about 25 mph cause the road is very dark and narrow. I stopped the car and the cat just looked at us. I woke my wife and daughter so they could see it then turned my lights off for a few seconds, when I turned them back on it was gone. It was the size of a tiger with a long tail. If it wasn't a black panther then I wouldn't know what to call it. I'm very sure it was a panther. I remember it like it was yesterday
They will often take a large kill into the trees, to keep other predators from it..But they usually finish it in a day or two.
Which animals are shy and don't come near humans?
almost any wild creature that I encounted:)
Most flying bugs...
And dogs usually.
And baby-animals of any kind.
Actually, a lot of "stupid" animals aren't really afraid of humans now that I think of it. Chickens, Ducks, Parrots...
