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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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Do panthers howl?

Yes, panthers shiver. Shivering is an autonomous response to being chilled. If a panther were to become chilled to a certain point, they would shiver.

Is a black panther really nocturnal or diurnal?

There is no species of animal known as a panther. The term panther is a generic term and applies to any animal belonging to the Panthera genus and includes lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards and jaguars. Some are nocturnal and some are diurnal and others can be active anytime of the day.

Do panthers eat foxes?

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

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - pantera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia


Of the above species of panther, all are solitary except the lion which lives in groups called prides.

What are the relatives of the black panther?

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

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - panthera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia

All the above are closely related to a black panther which are either melanistic jaguars or melanistic leopards.

How do spots help a leapord?

The spots are called "rosettes". These rosettes provide camouflage, breaking up their shape when viewed against the textures and colours of their natural environment, aiding them in avoiding aggression from larger animals or aiding the stealthy hunt.

While the above answer is somewhat correct, cheetahs actually do have spots while jaguars have rosettes.

What is the black panthers role in its environment?

Black panthers are, in much of their range, an apex predator the top of the food chain. In areas where they share the range of the African lion they slip a notch or two down the chain.

What animal eats a leopard?

Anything will eat a leopard cub. Tigers and Lions are the only predators that will attack a full grown Leopard. They usually kill them to eliminate competition rather than to eat them.
Tigers and Lions for full grown Leopards and Hyenas, and Bears and Jackals.
None other then humans as the leopard is at the top of the food chain and only humans are dum anofe to go agenst natuer in an atemt to show we're beter then it but insted end up killing the planet that wee live on.

There is a species of Chimpanzee called the bili chimp, and annecdotal evidence suggests that these chimpanzees will hunt big cats

Why do leopards have spots?

Cat coat patterns and colors evolved to camouflage wild cats, according to a new study. The behavior and habitat of cats help to determine the appearance of their coats. Domesticated cats retain the genes that their wild ancestors had to control coat appearance. From spots to splotches to stripes, cat coat patterns and colors all evolved to camouflage wild cats in their particular environments, according to a new study that finally answers the question: Why did the leopard get its spots?

What actions can be taken to save the black panther?

Since the panther can be one of three species,only the puma doesn't have black individuals, only leopards and jaguars, protection is already in place to protect these species. The black panther is not a species, but either a leopard or jaguar.

How much does a panther weigh?

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

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - panthera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia

To which panther species were you referring?

What is size of panther?

An adult weighs from about 80 to 225 pounds and stand from 24 to 30 inches at the shoulder. Panther is a generic term for leopards, jaguars, and pumas.
On average 60 to 80 cm (2.0 to 2.7 ft) at the shoulders and adult males is around 2.4 m (8 ft) long nose to tail.

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Panthers are real animals, but they're a group of animals, a genus. The genus Panthera is in kingdom Animalia, therefore, panthers ARE animals.

What does the animal jaguar look like?

Jaguars are predominantly found in Rain Forests and dense forests of North & South America. They can be found in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Dcuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Paragua, Peru, USA, Venezuela etc. It was also present in El Salvador and Uruguay but is extinct now. Jaguars are found in good numbers in areas that are abundant in water supply like rivers and lakes. They prefer river banks and other water holes which may be frequented by its preferred prey species.

How does a Black panther find food?

it find its food by hunting down horse and other things to get its foods...

Do leopards lay eggs?

If you have a mature male and a female leopard gecko, the female can become pregnant (gravid). She will usually carry two eggs at a time and will need a laying box to lay her eggs in. Books on leopard gecko care will tell you what type of laying box to provide. After a short incubation period, the eggs should hatch.

What is the length of a leopard?

1 to 1.3 metres in length and its tail adds another 80cm - 1m to its total length.
Some males have been recorded as large as 200 lbs.. . . . but on average they weigh around 150 lbs

  • Head and body length is between 35 and 75 inches with the tail between 24 and 43 inches. Shoulder height is about 18 - 31 inches. The male Leopard weighs between 82 - 200 Ibs and the female weighing between 62 -132 Ibs.

Like tigers, the various leopard subspecies vary widely in size. The African leopard male can be seven feet long and weigh 180 pounds, while the Arabian leopard rarely exceeds 6 feet and 100 pounds. Females are somewhat smaller than males.

Do panthers eat plants?

YES, panthers are carnivores.


Yes. All cats are carnivores.
yes panthers are carnivores. (note spelling)

How does a leopard get its water?

water holes
If a cheetah hasn't eaten for a while it gets water from its prey/food
Cheetahs drink water from ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, and sometimes oceans.
Cheetahs drink water from ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, and sometimes oceans.

How can you help leopards not become extinct?

you need to help cops stop th poaching of them that way that way can breed

Frogs have ears on the side of their heads what can they hear underwater?

Sounds, which are nothing more than vibrations, can actually be heard better and further underwater than in air. So I would think frog's ears would be useful both underwater and sitting on land, to detect noise/vibrations of predators and to detect mates.

Are leopards faster than lions?

Yes, lions are faster than leopards. Here is a list of the fastest animals on earth. Note that the lion is the 7th fastest animal on earth.1.) Peregrine Falcon

2.) Frigate Bird

3.) Sail Fish

4.) Cheetah

5.) Pronghorn Antelope

6.) Blue Wildebeest

7.) Lion

8.) Thomson's Gazelle

Do panthers eat gorillas?

No. However, a panther may take an opportunity to hunt and kill a young unguarded gorilla if and when given the chance. In most cases though, panthers prefer smaller game like monkeys, deer, taipars, etc, than taking on a full-grown male or female gorilla.