
Yes, these two more than dangerous than you can ever imagine Panther and the Jaguar both the names are the way to familiar. And yes both of them belongs to same family “the big cat family”. They might be cousins for sure with the equal amount of power in their blood. Tigers Lions, Jaguars, Leopards, Cheetah and Panther are really the hell of creations. They are simply and amazingly wild.
Panther or jaguar both seem to be Royal born. Their style, Walk, Strength, Fierce everything is just awesome.
Black Panther Facts and Information
- They belong to Class Felidae and Genus Panthera.
- It is a well-known and a reputed member of the big cat family
- It is also known as Black Panther and is native to Asia, Africa and the Americas.
- It is very powerful and one of the strongest climbers of all known felines belong to the big cat family.
- It has a shiny coat of black fur as its skin. The melanism is helping it for better camouflaged that is good for survival and reproduction.
- They are mostly found in places with dense vegetation say Mount Kenya on the slopes of Africa and the tropical forests of Asian countries are another place where they can be seen.
- Its shoulder height reaches up to 75 cm and heads up to 250 cm.
- It preys on small species of herbivores.
- Black Panthers are carnivores.
- The black colour helps them to hide easily in the darkness of night and thus make it an amazing hunter.
- Unlike leopards and jaguars Panthers don’t have any spot on their body or tail, instead, they have smooth shiny skin.
- They are extremely fit and are the fierce runner, they are one of the fastest species on earth.
- They have sharp nails and powerful paws that they use for hunting.
- They have emerald green eyes that often shines in the dark.
- Unfortunately, they are declared as endangered or vulnerable species by IUCN.
- Not only running and hunting but the panther’s swimming skills are also remarkable.
- From ancient times they are considered as the symbol of strength and fitness.
Jaguar Facts and Information
- The scientific name for jaguar is Panthera onca.
Jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas and is the third largest in the world. - They belong to class Mammalia and Family Panthera.
- They are mostly found from Mexico to Northern Argentina.
- Their skin colour is either tan or orange and is covered with spots all over the body.
- Pantanal in Brazil is the best place to spot the Jaguars.
- Jaguar is also considered as the fitness icon.
- It is one of the strongest species in the world and is able to crack a skull or shell of a turtle.
- Jaguars have also been declared as endangered or critical species of the earth.
- They have strong paws and nails that can easily tear up anything.
- They are the fastest runner alive on the earth and is well known for its speed.
- Jaguars do not socialize easily and mark their territories often by clawing on trees.
- In the lap of nature, a Jaguar can live for approximately 12 to 15 years of age.
- A healthy adult jaguar weighs around 45 to 113 kilograms.
- They are carnivores and meat and fish is its favourite meal.
- A Jaguar’s height is around 250 cm.
- ‘Jaguar’ the name has been derived from the American Native word ‘Yaguar’ that means “the one who kills with one Leap”.
- Since ages, Jaguar has been bestowed as an important character in mythology and has been worshipped for its strength.
Panther and Jaguar Comparison Table
Animals | Black Panther![]() | Jaguar![]() |
Kingdom | Animalia | Animalia |
Family | Felidae | Felidae |
Genus | Panthera | Panthera |
Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |
Average Head & Body Length | 43 to 75 inch | 43 to 75 inch |
Average Weight | 79 to 350 lbs | 79 to 350 lbs |
Area | Asia, Africa, America | Central America and South America |
Force | 5 | 5 |
Technique | 5 | 5 |
Stamina | 5 | 5 |
Intelligent | 4 | 4 |
Average Life Span | 12 – 15 years | 13 years |
The duel between Black Panther vs. Jaguar
Have ever seen their combat, or if you are wildlife love than for sure you must have imagined their fight at least for once. The battle will be of equal competition and one can say its only up to destiny or god that who will win. Both of them belongs to the same family so obviously will have the same power in their blood. All though both have some unique characteristics that make them distinguishable from others. Both have astounding and enormous features on one side jaguar is the fastest runner on the other side panther is blessed with the black colour that helps it to hide and attack.
Imagine what an epic scene it would be that the jaguar is running with all its speed and breath and somewhere from the top of tree jumps the panther directly onto it, then claws with claws, one over other in the middle of the bushes these two might be having a playful time with each other. Wildlife enthusiast will definitely thank the one who can capture the thrilling view.
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I am going with the jaguar. If I am not mistaken, panthers are basically melanistic leopards. Jaguars are usually larger and more powerful than leopards. Unless the panther does not get the jaguar by the neck first, the jaguar would win – most likely with it’s nasty skull bite.
Eaglesong,
Do post more animal comparisons – such as jaguar vs anaconda, tiger vs crocodile, gorilla vs leopard, wolf vs hyena, etc.
AP,
Thank you for the suggestion! I really appreciate it.
Already have some article plans 🙂
No worries man! Love your articles 😊
Yes Panthers are both Leopards and Jaguars, since they are both very closely related both having rosettes and often being confused which is which by other people they both have the gene so that they can both be black. Though it is more commonly with Leopards than Jaguars so if the Panther is a Leopard then i’m going with Jaguar, if the Panther is a Jaguar it’s an even match!!!!
Theron,
Yup, I agree with you. Sometimes panthers are melanistic jaguars.
Panther can refer to a leopard, jaguar, or mountain lion. The reason they don’t give out the black panther’s scientific name is because it doesn’t have one. It’s just a leopard or jaguar with excessive melanin.
ZOINKS SCOOB,
Yes, you are correct.
I choose black panther cause I like marvel
L.O.L…
Umm… panthers are just black jaguars and leopards. Its basically saying jaguar vs jaguar. Or jag vs leopard, which jag would win. The black panthers ties into genetics.
Absolutely correct!
Jaguars have a twice a bite force of a Lion and a Panther is 2 times below a lion in bite force. In a 1 on 1 no doubt a jaguar would easily Kill a Lepard within a Minute or More.
I’m sorry, but Cheetahs are the fastest runners alive on the earth…
Cheetah: 112 kms per hour / 70 miles per hour
Jaguar: 80 kms per hour / 50 miles per hour
Jaguars and panthers are the same. Panthers are also known as black jaguars. Jaguars sometimes get black jaguars and having rest of their cubs regular, so really, what’s the difference besides the fact that their coats are different? Their scientific name, Panthera Onca is the same.
Jaguars and Leopards both can be black. There is no specific species of “Black Panther” It is either a black Jaguar or a black Leopards. If your going to put a Leopard up against a Jaguar it wouldn’t have a chance. Jaguars and Leopards also live in different parts of the world. Jaguars live in South America and Leopards live in Africa and parts of Asia.
I think the panther because they are different animals: jaguar, leopard, mountain lion. Mountain lion might overpower jaguar depending on its mood, size and strength.🐆🦁🐆🦁🐆🦁
“Panther” is not a specific type of Big Cat. It just means a black version of a Jaguar AND a leopard. Panthers DO indeed have spots. Jaguars are not the fastest animal on earth. This is among other misinformation in this article. Not bashing the author, just don’t take this as a science lesson.
Jaguar for sure and I like you guys @AP&@jake
Did the OP do even an ounce of research? As other comments have stated, the panther is not its own species. ‘Panther’is just the colloquial name for either a black leopard or a black jaguar. The panther as a species does not exist and never has.
The four big cats are, as follows: lion, tiger, jaguar, and leopard. Yes, snow leopards are counted in here with ‘leopard.’
Every other cat- cheetah, mountain lion, and smaller- are not scientifically big cats, even if size-wise they’re ‘big.’
Aren’t both these big cats the same animal, with the black panther being a melanistic jaguar? If so, the fight would depend upon the individual animal.
If by “black panther,” the OP is referring to leopards or mountain lions, it would depend upon the species of the jaguar.
The leopard or mountain lion would have a decent shot against, say, a Mexican jaguar, but would lose to a Llanos or Pantanal jaguar, as the latter is larger and more powerfully built.