Panther is a general name for any kind of black large cat, however leopards and jaguars are the most common examples. According to the Defenders of Wildlife group, leopards eat deer, monkeys, wildebeest, and rodents, depending on their continental location, while jaguars hunt for deer, peccary, monkeys, tapirs, reptiles, eggs, and fish.
Leopards are endemic to Asia, Africa, Russia, and the Middle East and are nocturnal cats. According to Defenders of Wildlife, they inhabit a variety of habitats, from mountains to deserts. According to the San Diego Zoo, leopards are famed for their sneaky hunting abilities and frequently lurk amid tall grasses and watering holes, sneaking up on antelope, warthogs, and cheetah babies while they graze. Numerous leopards follow their prey from above, pouncing on oblivious animals and storing their kills in tree branches. Leopards are able to capture a vast array of animals, including birds, fish, snakes, baboons, and giraffes, due to their superior strength and keen senses.
The jaguar population in North America has drastically decreased, and their habitats in South America are in grave danger. According to Defenders of Wildlife, jaguars inhabit rain forests, marshes, grasslands, and deciduous woods, where they hunt terrestrial and aquatic creatures. Jaguars have powerful crushing jaws and great swimming abilities, enabling them to hunt both large species, such as crocodiles, and small, aquatic prey, such as frogs, turtles, and fish.
