Black Panther

Actually, Panther is none other than one of the representatives of leopards. They are isolated due to the fact that unlike the ordinary leopards, to which we are accustomed, Panthers are animals-melanin having only one smooth color. That is why they are called black Panthers.



The Panthers can approach close enough to the person, because they have absolutely no fear of people.

Panther is a very beautiful and graceful animal. The body length reaches 91-180 cm, tail — 75-110 cm, weight 32-40 kg usually, but occasionally exceeds 100 kg. they are found exclusively in tropical countries, especially on the island of Java.



Black individuals may have spotted the parents along with the kittens who, like their parents, have spots. But later, as happened in Java, the Panthers gradually separate and interbreed only among themselves. Some zoologists say that there is a possibility that complete separation of the Panther from the leopard in the near future, that will turn them into separate species.

Sometimes this predator lives near the settlements, kept alone and goes hunting at night. He perfectly climb trees, often settling there for a day stay or in ambush, and sometimes, it even catches monkeys in trees. However, in General, the Panther's hunting grounds. Sleeping Panther in the trees, stretched out on the branches and dangling his feet down. They can jump on trees up to 5.5 meters. There is one significant feature that distinguishes it from other leopards big cats: it's a habit to drag their prey into the trees. Thus, their food remains intact and will not get other predators — lions and hyenas.

Panther — excellent predators. This helps them well-developed senses. In addition, the color of the Panther is the most suitable: in the dark no one can see them, and they sneak up absolutely silently.



Panthers, when they are well-fed, will not attack even on a small goat, if he will go near the nose of a wild cat. But when Panther is hungry, she will throw on everything. The danger is that the Panthers can settle near human habitation. If the Panther is hungry for a long time, the cat could easily enter the villages and cities. Since Panther is a night hunter, it is often they attack sleeping people. While that cannibals Panthers be much less than, say, tigers or lions.

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