There are two main types of panthers – black panthers and white panthers. For the rest of the African continent and the Asian continent, these animals are considered “Endangered.”ġ1. In South Africa, the African Leopard (another name for the panther) is listed as a “threatened” species according to the US Endangered Species Act. The top speed that a panther can run is about 35 miles per hour.ġ0. There are three other types of big cats that are in the same family as the panther.
Panthers have been known to prey on larger animals, such as antelopes and giraffes.Ĩ. They can even carry their prey (after they have killed it) into a tree with them so they can eat it.ħ. The panther is the most skillful tree climber in the big cat family. But they also enjoy eating rabbits, birds, rodents and other creatures.Ħ. Since panthers are carnivores, they mainly eat other animals, including deer.
They are mostly found on the continents of Africa, Asia, North America and South America.ĥ.
The panther can mainly be found in ecosystems like grasslands, tropical forests, and swamps. When standing, it can measure as high as 8 feet from the ground.Ĥ. Male panthers are simply referred to as “panthers.” However, female panthers are generally called “she-panthers.” Baby panthers are known as cubs.Ģ.Ě fully grown male panther can weigh as much as 250 pounds or as little as 100 pounds.