 There is no such animal as a "black panther." There are 14 species of cat, including our house cat, that can be all black or melanistic. What many people think is a black panther is either a black leopard, a black jaguar or a black cougar. Beautiful Cats, Animals Beautiful, Beautiful Pictures, Big Cats, Cats And Kittens, Regard Animal, Animals And Pets, Cute Animals, Wild Animals