A black panther is a black colored variant of any Panthera species, including leopards in Asia and Africa, and jaguars in the Americas. Black panthers reach sexual maturity between ages 2-3, with females giving birth to up to 4 cubs after a 90-110 day gestation period but typically raising only 2 cubs to adulthood. The young can see at 2 weeks of age and stay with their mother for up to 2 years before establishing their own territory.

2. DESCRIPTION
A black panther is typically a
melanistic color variant of any
Panthera species. Black panthers in
Asia and Africa are leopards (Panthera
pardus). Black panthers in the
Americas are black jaguars (Panthera
onca).

3. Young Black Panther males reach sexual maturity
at about three years of age, females about a year
ago. Females give birth to up to four cubs after 90
to 110 days of gestation, but raise no more than
two to adulthood. Young can see the two weeks.
They stay with the mother for a long time, up to two
years before seeking to establish their own
territory, which can measure between 25 and 150
km ². In captivity, P. onca can live up to 20 years.
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