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Black panthers are actually a color variant of other species of cats - leopards or jaguars. They are not a specific species and therefor, although very rare, they are not endangered.

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When did the black panther become endangered?

There is no single species called a black panther. Black panthers may be melanistic (black) jaguars or melanistic leopards. Neither leopards nor jaguars are endangered but are either vulnerable or near threatened.


what year did the black panther become endangered?

The black panther is not a separate species. It is either a melanistic (black) morph of the leopard or of the jaguar. Neither species, overall, is considered endangered although some subspecies or local populations are.


Why the black panther endanger animal?

Black panthers are either black leopards or black jaguars. Neither species is currently an endangered species.


What year was the Black Panther issued endangered?

Since the" black panther" is only a color phase of the leopard or jaguar, it cannot be classified at all. The leopard for the most part is in no serious trouble, some races are threatened, and the jaguar has managed to stay off the endangered lists. The Amur leopard is listed as critically endangered.


When did the Florida panther become endangered?

The Florida Panther was placed on the endangered species list in 1967


When was the Florida panther an endangered species?

the Florida panther was placed on the endangered species list on march 26th 2006 in 1967.


Are there any black panthers?

No, it is not endangered. There is actually no particular species called the 'black panther.' It is either a melanistiic (black) form of the leopard or a melanistic jaguar. Neither species is currently endangered,


Is the panther on the endangered list?

Yes.


Is Panther Chameleon Endangered?

According to the IUCN red list, as of 2013, the panther chameleon is classified as 'least concern'. This means it is not endangered.


Why is Black Panther called Black Panther?

becease it is black


What does endangered animals mean?

Endangered animals means a specific animal that is one the verge of extinction. Common endangered animals include: the panther, the black rhino, and the mountain gorilla.


What is a black panther's geographic location?

south asia eastern and central africa endangered in china