Which one of us is right? But you aren't the first person to have ever been stumped by this word. In fact, the confusion surrounding "panther" dates back to ancient times. The word "panther" derives ultimately from Greek and was passed down through Latin to Old French and on to Middle English. Strictly speaking, the Latin term, "panthera," referred to the animal we now call "leopard" Panthera pardus.
But the panther was an exotic and unfamiliar creature to the ancient and medieval writers who were responsible for passing its name on to us, and a considerable amount of confusion and some fanciful descriptions! Further complicating matters was the fact that Latin had another word for the same animal, "pardus," and a number of writers and scholars mistakenly assumed that the "panthera" was a beast distinct from the "pardus. In actuality, the large cat we now call the "leopard" Panthera pardus varies significantly in size and markings and is found in a wide range of territories throughout southern Asia and Africa.
Leopards are usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes, but they can also be black all over. It is these black leopards that are commonly referred to today as "panthers" or "black panthers. Though they are often mistakenly assumed to be a separate species, leopards of the black color phase are born in the same litters as those with lighter ground color.
The name "leopard" also has an interesting history. Originally, as mentioned above, the name for this species was "pardus" or "pard. Start your day with the top stories you missed while you were sleeping. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
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