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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.
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∙ 7y agoSome leopards, and jaguars, just happen to be born with black fur. They all get called black panthers.
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∙ 7y agoThe Black Panther is either a melanistic (black) leopard or a melanistic jaguar. Both species belong to the genus pantheraand both are black.
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∙ 7y agoA black panther is either a melanistic (black) jaguar or a melanistic leopard. Both animals belong to the genus panthera (panther) and are black.
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What is the common name of the black panther?
A black panther may be a black leopard or a black jaguar. Colectively they are called black panthers - which is the common name.
What is the Black Panther's real name?
Black Panthers real identity is T'Challa very close to his father's name, T'Chaka; the original Black Panther.
What is the name of the black panther in The Jungle Book?
The panther's name is Bagheera, which means leopard in Hindi.Interesting fact: There is no such thing as a "black panther." Large black felines can be either black leopards, black cougars, or black jaguars.BagheeraBagheera
What is the another name of black leopard?
Perhaps black panther.
What is the name of the puma in jungle book?
There are no jaguars in The Jungle Book. There is a black leopard (black panther) named Bagheera, though, and a tiger named Shere Khan.
Black panther scientific name?
Since the black panther is not a species, check leopard and jaguar, for that's what a black panther is, a black version of these animals. Panthera Pardus, leopard. Panthera Onca, jaguar.
What is the Panther's name in the movie Beastmaster?
The animal in that movie was a tiger, not a leopard (panther). He was dyed black, and his name was "Ruh".
What is the scientific name for black panther?
Panthera onca
What is a black lepoard called?
One name commonly used is a black panther. A black panther is a leopard that has a black coat rather than the usual spotted lighter coat.
Is there a such thingas a black panther?
Yes. It is the name for the black phase of the leopard, or jaguar.
Why is Black Panther called Black Panther?
becease it is black
What was the name of the black panther in The Jungle Book?
Bagheera
