EXPLORING THE SCIENTIFIC NAME OF THE BLACK PANTHER

The mystifying black panther, a creature steeped in lore, possesses a scientific name that uncovers its true nature. It is not a distinct species but rather a melanistic form of the leopard (Panthera pardus) or jaguar (Panthera onca). This means their dark coloration arises due to an increased production of melanin, the pigment that gives rise to s