panther

panther, either of two mammals of the cat family (Felidae), the leopard or the puma. For information about large cats characterized by black or dark-coloured fur, see black panther.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.

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Article Title: panther

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 15 January 2025

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Access Date: March 14, 2025