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Are leopards and black panthers the same?

PoC avatarPosted on January 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2021

Yes, leopards and black panthers are the same but I have to add that the phrase “black panthers” refers to any melanistic (black) large wild cat. As a consequence it also applies to jaguars and pumas (there are no black … Continue reading →

Posted in leopard | Tagged black panther, leopard, melanism, melanistic cat, melanistic wildcats

Small black cat sighting in central Kruger National Park

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 13, 2020

Artist Peter Hall was on a game drive in the central regions of Kruger National Park in South Africa, reports the EarthTouch News website. A “game drive” is one in which the participants sit in 4×4 vehicles looking out at … Continue reading →

Posted in African wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, african wildcat, melanism, melanistic cat, melanistic wildcats | Leave a reply

Pictures of a black Geoffroy’s cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 18, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 18, 2020

The four subspecies of Geoffroy’s cat vary considerably in colour variation and size. Unlike most other wild cat species (all other wild cat species, perhaps) black Geofroy’s cats are common. These are called melanistic Geoffroy’s cats. It is due to … Continue reading →

Posted in Geoffroy's cat | Tagged geoffroy's cat, melanism, melanistic cat, melanistic wildcats, small wild cats | Leave a reply

Picture of black serval by George Benjamin

PoC avatarPosted on October 26, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 14, 2021

This is a really excellent photograph of a black (melanistic) serval in the wild taken by British wildlife photographer George Turner. He used a Nikon D5 camera with a 500 mm, F4 lens. The Nikon D5 is a full frame … Continue reading →

Posted in Serval | Tagged black serval, melanism, melanistic cat, melanistic serval, melanistic wildcats, pictures of cats | Leave a reply

Can bobcats be black?

PoC avatarPosted on May 20, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 18, 2019

Yes bobcats can be black but they are very rare. I think there have been twelve reported sightings, the majority in Florida. A better description is ‘melanistic’ which is more like dark charcoal. Bobcats can’t be a jet black. Melanistic … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged bobcat, melanism, melanistic cat, melanistic wildcats | 12 Replies

Black Panther Pictures

PoC avatarPosted on September 29, 2016 by Michael BroadSeptember 29, 2016

This page is about black panther pictures from any legitimate source plus information about the black panther. Over 150 years ago many eminent scientists of the day believed the panther to be a separate species of wild cat. However, today, … Continue reading →

Posted in Jaguar, leopard, Wild Cat Species | Tagged Black Leopard Picture, Black Panther Pictures, melanism, melanistic wildcats | 7 Replies

Black Mountain Lion

PoC avatarPosted on August 20, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 22, 2015

Unsurprisingly, I have not been able to find a photograph of a black mountain lion so I created one (or two). They are not that great but they give an idea of what a black puma might look like; not … Continue reading →

Posted in black mountain lion, Puma, Wild Cat Species | Tagged black mountain lion, black panther, Black Panther Pictures, cougar sightings, melanistic wildcats, puma, sightings | 10 Replies

Do black pumas (cougars) exist?

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2013 by Michael BroadAugust 19, 2013

Black pumas are melanistic pumas (aka: cougars, mountain lions). They are also called black panthers. Melanistic leopards and jaguars are also called black panthers. Jordan Carlton Schaul of the University of Alaska says that black jaguarundis are also referred to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Coats, melanistic, Puma, Wild Cat Species | Tagged black panther, cougar, Florida Panther, melanism, melanistic wildcats, puma | 1 Reply

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