RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

im sorry but you are wrong on that. the florida panther is indeed a subspecies. very closely related. much like a whitetail is related to a blacktail or coues deer, but they are not in fact the same exact species

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

gypsybill it appears we must agree to disagree. everybody has their own opinions. maybe one day we will find out what these sightings are, if not of a large cat. i must admit though that i am enjoying this exchange. it is always nice to learn new things and to jockey ideas around

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

Proof, my good friend. Give me something to hang my hat on. If I am wrong I will gladly admit it, so show us some pics and documentation.

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

You posted quickly. I have enjoyed it also and am glad that the thread has gotten back to a friendlier tone. I am no expert in anything, (well maybe sex,religion and politics) but other than that not much. I am having fun.;)

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

of which? the black panther or the difference in florida panther and american cougar? the black panther i cant help you with. maybe some day, who knows. as for the difference in florida panther and cougar i can point you to several websites thatl help.

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

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Puma concolor coryi

The Florida panther, Florida’s state animal, is one of the most endangered mammals on earth. It is tawny brown on the back and pale gray underneath. The Florida panther is one of 30 Puma concolor subspecies known by many names – puma, cougar, mountain lion, painter, catamount and panther.

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[/align][/align]Height 23-27 inches at the shoulder for males; females are smaller
Length 7 feet from nose to tip of tail for males; 6 feet for females
Weight males average 130 lbs; females 70-75 lbs
Lifespan 10-15 years



We are both right. It is a sub species of cougar but it is just a Cougar.
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RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

im in a dorm room bord as i can be. dont have much else occupying my time lol

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

appears we used the same resources. yes we are both right. it is a cougar subspecies. closely enough related as to be imperceptible in difference. maybe they ae just different enough though that 1 may have the melanistic gene? they are close enough to breed succesfully, but certain genes differ. could that be one of the differing genes?

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

Jesus this is going a long way!

RE: Black Panther seen while deer hunting
 

yes but its fun