panther
1 of 1nouna large wild cat with brown or gray fur, native to North and South America
C1The term "panther" is often used to refer to a large, solitary, and powerful big cat species known as the leopard (Panthera pardus) or the black panther, which is a melanistic variant of the leopard. Panthers are known for their sleek and muscular bodies, with a spotted coat that provides excellent camouflage in their native habitats of forests, grasslands, and mountains. Panthers are skilled hunters and are known for their agility, speed, and stealth. They primarily feed on a variety of prey, including ungulates, small mammals, and birds. Panthers are solitary animals and are known for their solitary and elusive nature.
- In the darkness of the night, the panther moved silently through the shadows, its sleek form barely visible.
- The panther's golden eyes glinted with intelligence as it surveyed its surroundings with keen awareness.
- With a graceful leap, the panther effortlessly cleared fallen logs and dense underbrush in pursuit of its prey.
- Stealthy and elusive, the panther was known as the ghost of the jungle, leaving few traces of its presence.
- Despite its solitary nature, the panther occasionally encountered others of its kind during mating season.
a leopard with an all-black coat
A "panther" is often used to refer to a large, solitary, and powerful big cat species known as the leopard (Panthera pardus) with a striking all-black coat. Panthers, or black leopards, have a sleek and muscular body similar to other leopards, but their coat lacks the typical spotted pattern and is entirely black, owing to a genetic condition called melanism. This dark coat provides excellent camouflage in their natural habitats of forests, grasslands, and mountains, allowing them to blend seamlessly into the shadows and stalk their prey with stealth and precision. Panthers are skilled hunters and are known for their agility, speed, and strength. They primarily feed on a variety of prey, including ungulates, small mammals, and birds.
- Legends often feature the panther as a black, mysterious creature.
- Melanistic panthers are rare in the wild.
- Photographers hoped to capture images of a panther at dusk.
- The panther's dark coat aids in nighttime hunting.
- Scientists studied the genetics of melanistic panthers.
a large cat of the Americas resembling a lion
- Panthers in North America often refer to cougars.
- The Florida panther is an endangered species.
- Panthers are capable of taking large prey.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting the panther's habitat.
- Sightings of panthers in the mountains are rare but reported.