There are many different types of large felines in the world. Two most common felines are the African lion and the Black Panther. They are two different species because they live in different habitats, and don’t have any common breeding or feeding habits. Neither of them looks like the other. A panther’s appearance is designed to help them survive in their habitat. “The panther is a large powerful, carnivorous feline with a keen sense of hearing and sight. They are solitary animals that are extremely agile- can leap up to twenty feet, have sharp claws and strong jaws” (“Facts about Panthers”). Because of the panther’s size and strength, they have a better chance of catching their prey. “Black panthers are unspotted leopards with dark brown or black fur and have very sharp emerald eye” (“Facts about Panthers”). The color of the panther’s fur helps them blend in when they go hunting, and the sharp emerald eyes help them spot their prey. “their …show more content…
“Like other species of large feline, panthers are carnivores and tend to hunt more at night then during the day. The panthers rest in the shade during the day and will hunt at night. Being black can be an advantage here as they are well camouflaged in the dark” (“Panther”). Hunting at night gives the panther an advantage because most of their prey is asleep. “Top speed: 45km/h (30mph), lifestyle: solitary, special features: long and powerful legs and small paws” (“Panthers”). Being able to go 30 mph and having long powerful legs with small paws helps panthers catch their prey. “The diet of panthers, being a carnivore, consists mostly of large mammals, including deer but they also eat smaller animals including rabbits and birds” (“Facts about Panthers”). Having a variety of food helps make sure the panthers have food to eat without wiping out a species of prey. Panthers may hunt alone, but they have special features to help them